Gluten Free Potato Pancakes

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This recipe for gluten free potato pancakes is inspired from a family recipe from growing up. We made it a big event and had a lot of fun eating them! This recipe is super simple and only has a few (five!) clean ingredients.

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• Why You'll Love It
• Ingredients needed
• Substitutions/Variations
• Instructions
• Storage/Reheating
• Can you Freeze Gluten Free Potato Pancakes
• What are Potato Pancakes?
• Do you have to Peel the Potatoes First for Potato Pancakes?
• How to Serve
• Why are my Potato Pancakes not Holding Together?
• Should I use a Food Processor or Grate by Hand?
• Top Tip
• Gluten Free Potato Pancakes
• More Paleo/Gluten Free Recipes You May Like

Why You'll Love It

These Gluten Free Potato Pancakes are a healthier way to enjoy this special dish! They're the ultimate comfort food but now you can eat them without the guilt!

Ingredients needed

• Potatoes
• Cassava Flour
• Egg
• Salt
• Pepper

Cassava flour is my favorite paleo and gluten free flour!

It's the closest 1:1 substitute for regular all purpose flour. The taste is better in my opinion than almond or coconut flour too, both of which can be a bit overpowering.

See the recipe card for quantities.

Substitutions/Variations

• You can use All-Purpose Gluten Free Flour instead if you'd like!
• Some other traditional recipes call for the addition of a small onion. You can finely dice the onion or grate it as you do the potatoes.

Instructions

Start by washing and peeling (optional) the potatoes. Grate them completely and drain as you go.

Add the flour and egg to the potatoes, and mix thoroughly.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Working in batches, and using roughly the same amount just like you would for regular pancakes (think ¼-1/3 cup), start frying the pancakes. Flip them over when the edges start to get brown.

The pancakes should be evenly cooked with both sides having the edges browned and slightly browned in the center.

Place the finished pancakes on a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Repeat until all the batter is finished.

Enjoy!

Storage/Reheating

You can store these on the paper towel lined plates, and you can stack them between paper towels too. Simply wrap with saran wrap, or better yet, stack them in an airtight container with a lid to cut down on reusable plastic!

To reheat the pancakes, my favorite way is to place them in an oven safe container and heat on 350F degrees until the desired temperature is reached. I prefer this much better than the microwave!

Can you Freeze Gluten Free Potato Pancakes

You can freeze them! I would freeze them stacked on parchment paper however, not paper towels. Freeze them in an airtight container.

Thaw them in the fridge, and reheat according to the directions above!

What are Potato Pancakes?

Potato pancakes are a savory pancake that is mainly composed of grated potatoes.

While there do seem to be some differing claims and definitely variations on the original, they most likely originated in Eastern Europe. That article points out how cheap they are to make, hence why they say they were peasant food!

Do you have to Peel the Potatoes First for Potato Pancakes?

You do not have to peel the potatoes first! It's completely optional. I've tested them both ways and there is no major difference.

How to Serve

Sour cream is the classic way to serve these! Be sure to shake some salt on top too! This is the way my family has always served them and my absolute favorite way to eat them! I rarely use other toppings but if you're interested, keep reading!

Another traditional item to serve with these gluten free potato pancakes is apple sauce. Don't knock it till you've tried it!

I've also seen people use ketchup, lox, smoked salmon, goat cheese, avocado, really endless possibilities!

Why are my Potato Pancakes not Holding Together?

There are a couple reasons potato pancakes may fall apart.

One is you may have used a potato that has less starch than other varieties. Read the top tip below to find out the best variety to use!

Another reason that could cause potato pancakes to fall apart, but that you will not run into with this particular recipe, is if you mash the potatoes before frying.

That is more common with latkes, a Jewish variety of potato pancakes.

Should I use a Food Processor or Grate by Hand?

You can use either method you prefer, but since you're using raw potatoes, I feel the best method is actually to grate them by hand! You'll get the traditional consistency this way.

You can of course use the food processor if you're short on time! This will yield a smoother texture.

Top Tip

Use Russet Potatoes! They're the best potato for this recipe due to the high starch content.

If you want to go the extra mile, you can soak the grated potatoes before mixing them with the flour and egg. This will help to make them extra crispy when frying! Just be sure to blot them dry before adding the rest of the ingredients.

More Paleo/Gluten Free Recipes You May Like

• Chicken Feta Spinach Burgers
• Healthy Chicken Teriyaki
• Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Puerto Rican Picadillo

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