Fried Potato Cakes

• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 3 cups drained grated raw potatoes

Beat egg; add flour, salt, pepper, and onion. Stir lightly into potatoes. Drop mixture by spoonfuls onto a hot skillet. Brown cakes on both sides. Serve immediately.