Mexican Potato Pancakes

Name: Mexican Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 1 leave Torn fresh cilantro if desired; 4 servings Coarse sea salt; 4 pasteurized eggs; 4 Tbsps guacamole; 1 Tbsp Old El taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package); 2 Tbsps vegetable oil; 4 servings Water; 4 servings White vinegar; 1 large very large or 2 small russet potatoes (about 10 oz total)

Mexican Potato Pancakes is a gluten free, dairy free, whole 30, and vegetarian recipe with 4 servings. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 13g of fat, and a total of 150 calories. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It works well as a very reasonably priced side dish. It is perfect for Hanukkah. If you have water, vegetable oil, pasteurized eggs, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe is typical of Jewish cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes.

Instructions

Peel and finely grate potatoes into medium bowl.

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Potato

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Bowl

Add taco seasoning mix; stir to combine.

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Taco Seasoning Mix

Heat 12-inch (preferably cast-iron) skillet over medium heat.

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Frying Pan

Add oil; turn skillet to coat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Shape potato mixture into 4 patties. Squeeze out excess moisture between fingers; place in skillet. With pancake turner, press down on each pancake. Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

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Potato

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Spatula

Remove from skillet; place 2 pancakes on each serving plate. Cover to keep warm.

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Frying Pan

To poach eggs, fill 2-quart saucepan with a few inches of water and a splash of white vinegar.

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Distilled White Vinegar

Water

Egg

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Sauce Pan

Heat to just under a simmer (there should be bubbles all over bottom and inside of saucepan but no bubbles coming up to the surface). Break 1 egg into a small dish. Using spatula or wooden spoon, make a whirlpool in the water. Carefully slide egg into center of whirlpool. Cook egg 3 to 5 minutes or until egg is all white and wobbles just a bit.

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Water

Egg

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