ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Potato pancake

Potato pancake is a yummy food that is made from mashed potatoes and flour. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

First, we have to peel the potato skin and cut it into small pieces. Next, we have to boil the potato pieces in hot water until they become soft. Then, we use a spoon or a masher to mash the potatos, which means we squish them together until they have no lumps.

After that, we add a bit of flour to the mashed potatoes and mix it together. Flour is like the magic dust that helps hold the potato pancake together. We also add some salt and pepper or other spices if we want to make it taste better.

Now it's time to cook the potato pancake! We put some oil on a hot pan and pour the potato mixture on it. We use a spatula to press it down so it's flat like a pancake. We have to wait for a few minutes until it becomes golden brown on one side, then use the spatula to flip it over and cook the other side.

The best part is we can also add other things to the potato pancake, like onions, bacon, cheese, or even applesauce! It's a great way to make a delicious and filling meal with just a few simple ingredients.
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