potato pancake
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Definition
Noun: A savory, fried flatbread or cake made primarily from grated raw potatoes, egg, and a small amount of binding agent like flour or matzo meal. It is typically pan-fried until crispy and golden brown.
Usage
This term refers specifically to the prepared food item. It is a countable noun. * For breakfast, she made delicious potato pancakes. * The key to a good potato pancake is squeezing all the moisture from the grated potatoes. * This recipe for potato pancakes is my grandmother's.
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Context: In Jewish cuisine, potato pancakes are traditionally known as and are a staple food during Hanukkah.
- We serve potato pancakes with applesauce and sour cream for the holiday.
Variants and Related Words
- Latke (noun): The Yiddish term for a potato pancake, specifically associated with Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine.
- Rösti (noun): A Swiss dish of fried grated potatoes, often formed into a single large cake. It is a related but distinct preparation.
- Hash browns (noun): A breakfast dish of finely chopped or shredded potatoes that are pan-fried until brown, typically not formed into a distinct pancake shape.
Synonyms
- Latke
- Potato cake
Related Phrases
- To fry potato pancakes: The typical cooking method.
- He is learning how to properly fry potato pancakes so they are crispy, not greasy.
Noun
- made of grated potato and egg with a little flour