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The onion juice helps keep the potatoes from turning brown.","group":"Preparation","title":"Grate the potatoes and the onion","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"If the mixture is very liquid, tilt the bowl and spoon out some of the excess potato juice, but don't drain it completely.","group":"Preparation","title":"If the mixture is very liquid","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add the beaten egg, flour, salt, and black pepper to the potato mixture. Stir until well combined into a thick batter.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the beaten egg, flour, salt, and black pepper","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat vegetable oil","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.","group":"Cooking","title":"Fry for 2-3 minutes per side","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Serve hot with a generous dollop of sour cream.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve hot with a generous dollop of sour cream","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"For the best texture, use starchy potatoes like Russets. If the potato mixture releases too much liquid, you can gently drain some off before frying, but don't squeeze it too dry or the pancakes will be tough.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Ukrainian"]},"course":["main","side"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["fine grater","large bowl","large skillet","paper towels"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["eggs","wheat","gluten"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":12,"unit":"pancakes","note":"Makes about 12-15 medium pancakes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Batter is best used immediately as potatoes oxidize and turn gray. 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