Potato Scallion Pancake

[zhemao]

This is an experimental take on the egg scallion pancake using grated potato as the base for the batter. I think it turned out quite nicely. I was a bit too impatient and ate two pieces before I remembered to take a picture. So sorry about that.

Ingredients:

• Potato


• Onion


• Egg


• Flour


• Salt


• Vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Peel the potato and slice it into quarters vertically.


2. Place the potato in a container, cover with cold water, and add a spoonful of salt.


3. Place the container in the fridge and let the potato soak overnight.


4. Take the potato out, drain thoroughly, and then grate the slices down.


5. Peel an onion and grate a bit of it into the potato mixture. You don't need much, it's just to add a bit of flavor.


6. Crack an egg and beat it into the mixture.


7. Gradually mix in flour until the batter thickens up.


8. Add salt and chopped scallions.


9. Add some oil to a non-stick pan and heat it on medium high.


10. Once the oil is hot enough, add the batter and spread it evenly across the pan.


11. Let the batter cook on one side until it firms up. You should see the edges on top start to change color.


12. Flip the pancake over and cook on the other side.


13. Continue cooking, flipping every now and then, until you get some nice browning on each side.


14. Turn off the heat and serve on a plate.

And there you have it. The edges will be a bit crispy, but the center will be soft and chewy. You can dip it in soy sauce, or season it with additional salt and pepper.

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