Romanian Potato Pancakes

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Description
In Romanian: Chiftelute de cartofi.

Ingredients

 * 1 lb / 500 g potatoes
 * 2 tablespoons flour
 * 1 egg
 * salt
 * pepper (optional)
 * 2 - 3 tablespoons lard or oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Peel the potatoes, boil, drain and crush with the potato press, sieve or grind.
 * 2) Put in a bowl, add flour, salt, pepper and beaten egg, mixing well.
 * 3) Make pancakes from this mixture.
 * 4) Dredge with flour and fry in oil or lard.
 * 5) They may be served with sautes.