1. Grate potatoes using medium grater.  Pat with a paper towel to drain very well.  Measure out 3 cups

2. In a large bowl combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg.

3. In large heavy skillet add oil to equal about 1/8 inch deep and slowly heat oil  until very hot but now smoking.

4. For each pancake drop about 2 tbsp potato mixture into hot oil. 

5. With spatula, flatten against bottom of skillet to make pancakes about 3-4 inches in diameter.  Be careful of spouting oil.  

6. Fry for 2 or 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

7. Drain well on paper towel.

8. Serve alone or with your favorite topping.

Recipe from LastMinuteCooking.com