Peel <quantity>4<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of waxy potatoes

Transfer potatoes to a large pot and cover with cold water

Bring to a boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until potatoes are cooked through but not falling apart. Remove

Let cool for 5m until easy to handle

Place potatoes into a sterilized fermentation vessel

Whisk <quantity>160<unit>g</unit></quantity> of salt into <quantity>4<unit>l</unit></quantity> of water until fully dissolved

Add <quantity>1<unit>g</unit></quantity> of lactobacillus starter and whisk to incorporate

Pour water mixture over potatoes to cover. Seal fermentation vessel

Keep fermentation vessel at constant ambient temperature and in good sanitary conditions for 4d, until potatoes ferment

Remove a potato from vessel and check the pH. The pH should be under 4, preferably between 3.2-3.9. If it does not reach the desired pH, ferment for 1 more day under the same conditions

If you do not have a pH reader, you can taste the potatoes. The umami should be pronounced with a pleasant acidity. If there are green or black growths or if it smells off, do not consume

The fermented potatoes are ready

Add <quantity>125<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all purpose flour to a bowl

Add <quantity>20<unit>g</unit></quantity> of sugar

In a separate bowl, beat <quantity>3</quantity> eggs with <quantity>300<unit>ml</unit></quantity> of milk

Pour the milk and egg mixture into the flour and sugar mixture. Whisk until smooth

Grate <quantity>150<unit>g</unit></quantity> of fermented potatoes on largest setting. Mix to incorporate

Rest the pancake mix in the refrigerator for 30m

Place a nonstick pan over medium/high heat. Grease with <quantity>½<unit> tsp</unit></quantity> of canola oil

When the pan is hot, remove the pancake mixture from refrigerator and pour in <quantity>8<unit>cl</unit></quantity>. Quickly swirl the pan to evenly distribute the batter

When there is slight caramelization on on the bottom, flip the pancake. Cook on the other side for for about 1m until golden

Repeat to make <quantity>8</quantity> pancakes. The Fermented Potato Pancakes are now ready