Potato Pancakes with Chorizo & Leeks

Potato Pancakes with Chorizo & Leeks

½ lb. Chorizo sausage, chopped fine
Extra virgin olive oil as needed
1 Leek, dark green parts removed, finely chopped and rinsed
2 Eggs
1 tsp. Kosher salt
½ tsp. Black pepper
2 lb. Russet potatoes, washed and grated on food processor, wrapped in a towel and all moisture squeezed out
½ cup All-purpose flour
Chives, chopped to taste

Heat a small amount of olive oil in a skillet and add the chorizo sausage. Cook, breaking up large clumps, until brown; remove from the skillet and reserve. Add the leeks to the skillet and sauté over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, or until soft. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, salt, and pepper; stir. Combine the potatoes, sausage, and leeks in a large bowl; add the flour and egg mixture and stir. Form round pancakes and place on a parchment lined sheet pan to chill for 1 hour. Wipe out your skillet and add about 1-inch of olive oil; turn the heat to medium high. When hot, fry the pancakes for about 2 minutes on the first side, pressing to flatten. Flip and cook for another minute. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven while you fry the rest.

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