How to prevent grated potatoes for potato pancakes from darkening: tricks that experienced housewives resort to

13.04.2024 13:18
Updated: 12.05.2024 23:14

When preparing potato pancakes, many housewives face the problem of potatoes turning dark.

Of course, this makes the dish less aesthetically pleasing and reduces a person’s appetite.

What to do? Knowing the tricks will help prevent the problem from occurring.

Selecting a variety

To keep the color of the potatoes, it is important to choose yellow varieties. White potatoes, on the contrary, will darken faster.

Uses of onions

Grate the onion and then add it to the potato mixture. This will help preserve the color perfectly.

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Sour cream

Sour cream will also help to avoid darkening of potatoes. It is enough to add just a spoon of this product. Thanks to it, potato pancakes will acquire a pleasant taste.

By following these tips, you can enjoy the taste, aroma and texture of potato pancakes.

Previously, we talked about making a delicate spread for bread using tahini and beans.

Author: Ekaterina Streltsova Editor of Internet resources
 
Expert: Elena Gutyro  

Content
  1. Selecting a variety
  2. Uses of onions
  3. Sour cream