Potato Pancakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. white potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 medium size onion, shredded
1 medium size carrot, shredded
1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. vegetable oil

Preparation

Combine potatoes, onion, carrot, lemon juice, egg, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet.
Spoon 5 pancakes, 1 heaping tablespoonful each, into oil; cook 1 1/2 minutes per side.
Transfer to towel to drain.
Repeat with remaining mixture.
Serve with applesauce or sour cream if desired.