🥔 Crispy Potato Pancakes (Depression-Era Style)

 Ingredients (Just 3!)

• 2–3 medium potatoes (peeled & grated)
• 1 small onion (grated)
• Salt (to taste)

(That’s it—no flour, no eggs in the original version!)

 Instructions

1. Grate potatoes & onion
   Use a box grater. Mix them together in a bowl.
2. Remove excess moisture
   This is key! Squeeze the mixture in a clean cloth or your hands until as dry as possible.
3. Season
   Add salt and mix well.
4. Fry
   Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   Scoop small portions, flatten into thin patties.
5. Cook until crispy
   Fry 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and crispy.
6. Drain & serve
   Place on paper towels. Serve hot.

 Tips for That “Grandma-Level” Crisp

• The drier the mixture → the crispier the pancakes
• Don’t overcrowd the pan
• Press them thin for extra crunch
• Cast iron pan works best

 Optional (but not traditional)

• Black pepper
• A spoon of flour (helps bind, but not needed)
• Serve with yogurt, sour cream, or even a sprinkle of sugar (old-school style!)