Categories: Sides

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs. russet potatoes
• 1 large yellow onion
• Kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• Black pepper
• Canola or vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1. Shred the potatoes and onion in a food processor or with a grater or mandolin. Place in a strainer that has been lined with cheesecloth or a damp kitchen towel. Toss with 3/4 tsp salt and let sit over a bowl to drain for 30 minutes.

2. Gather the top of the cheesecloth and use your hands to squeeze out as much excess moisture as you can. Transfer the vegetables to a clean bowl; mix in the eggs, lemon juice, flour and some pepper.

3. Heat 1/4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, fry loosely packed rounded tbsp. of the potato mixture until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Add more oil to the pan and adjust the temp as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, season with salt and set aside.

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