Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane)

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1. 1Step 1: Peel and rough dice the potatoes and onion (be prompt; you don’t want the potatoes turning brown) and place in your blender (I needed to put some water with the veggies to get it going, but it’s not necessary if you have a high-speed super blender). I did this in two batches. Make sure to leave some onion for both batches: it prevents raw potatoes from turning brown. Blend on high for a couple of minutes to create a smooth paste.
2. 2Step 2: Put a colander lined with cheesecloth over a bowl. Transfer your mixture into the colander and let it sit for a few minutes to drain some of the liquid. You may also bring the edges of the cheesecloth together to squeeze it out. Reserve the liquid.
3. 3Step 3: Transfer potato / onion mixture into a bowl, add lightly beaten eggs, flour, and salt.
4. 4Step 4: On the bottom of the liquid that collected in the bowl, you will see a thin layer of potato starch. Slowly pour the liquid out, but leave the starch behind and add it to your potato / onion mixture. Mix together until combined.
5. 5Step 5: Heat oil / lard in a pan and fry thinly spread pancakes until golden brown on both sides.
6. 6Step 6: Serve immediately topped with sour cream and sugar.