Almond Free Simple Vegan Potato Pancakes
Crispy on the outside, tender in the middle, these golden potato pancakes are the kind of comfort food that disappears fast off the plate. A simple flax egg — just ground flaxseed stirred into water until it gels — does all the binding work here, making this completely plant-based without any compromise on texture or flavor. Wringing the grated potato and onion as dry as possible is the real secret to that satisfying crunch, so don't skip that step. The batter comes together with just flour, salt, pepper, and a neutral oil for frying, meaning every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify — no hidden nut-based additives to worry about. Cooking them in batches and letting each side go undisturbed until deeply golden is what gives you that irresistible crust. Finish them with a dollop of vegan sour cream and a scatter of fresh chives, and you've got something that feels far more impressive than the short ingredient list suggests.
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4 servings
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 3 tbsp water
- 1 ½ lb russet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled
- ½ medium yellow onion, peeled
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4–5 tbsp neutral oil (such as canola or sunflower), divided
For serving
- vegan sour cream, for serving (optional)
- fresh chives, chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Stir together the ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl until combined, then set aside for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a gel.
- 2
Grate the potatoes and onion on the large holes of a box grater (or using a food processor with a grating disc) into a large mixing bowl.
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