Adapted from www.food52.com
Serves 4
Celery root really gets a chance to shine in this recipe. The combination of celeriac and potatoes is truly delightful!
1 pound russet potatoes, peeled
1 small onion
1 celery root, peeled (about 1 pound)
2 eggs
3 tablespoons flour
Kosher salt
vegetable oil
Applesauce and sour cream for serving if desired
Grate the onion and potatoes, using either the large holes on the side of a box grater or a food processor. Squeeze the liquid out of the shredded potato and onion into a small bowl, and put the potato and onion into another bowl. Let the starch settle to the bottom of the small bowl; pour off the liquid, and scoop the starch into the potato-onion mix.
Using the box grater or a food processor, grate the celery root and add it to the potatoes. Stir in the eggs, flour and salt to taste – about a teaspoon. If mixture seems too runny, add a little more flour.
Coat the bottom of a large frying pan with oil and heat. Working in 2 batches, drop big heaping tablespoons of the pancake mix (about 6-8) into the pan, and flatten slightly. Cook about 1-2 minutes over medium high flame until crisp; flip, and repeat. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Add a little more oil, and repeat with the next batch.
Serve with sour cream and applesauce.
