Potato Pancakes

Wash the potatoes thoroughly to remove excess starch, then grate them and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

Place the grated, dried potatoes in a bowl and add the flour, egg, salt, and optional crushed garlic.

Mix everything together until a cohesive batter forms.

Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Drop portions of the batter into the pan and flatten each with a spatula to form thin pancakes.

Cook until the edges turn golden brown and the pancakes are crisp, then flip and cook the other side until golden.

Remove from the pan, place on a plate, and serve hot.