Description
Crispy german potato pancakes elevate comfort food with their golden-brown edges and hearty potato goodness. Home cooks discover a delightful tradition that brings warmth and authentic flavor to any table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Thoroughly grate potatoes and onions, then place in a clean kitchen towel and vigorously wring out all excess moisture to ensure crispy pancakes.
- Transfer the dried potato and onion mixture into a large mixing bowl, incorporating eggs, flour, salt, and pepper to create a cohesive batter with balanced seasoning.
- Prepare a heavy skillet by heating vegetable oil over medium-high temperature, creating an even, shimmering cooking surface.
- Carefully spoon the potato mixture into the hot oil, using the back of the spoon to gently flatten each portion into uniform, thin pancakes.
- Cook the pancakes until the edges turn deep golden and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Flip the pancakes with a sturdy spatula, allowing the opposite side to develop a rich, crunchy exterior with an even brown coloration.
- Transfer the cooked potato pancakes onto a wire rack lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain their crispness.
- Plate the pancakes immediately while hot, accompanying them with traditional condiments like tangy applesauce or cool, creamy sour cream for a classic German culinary experience.
Notes
- Always thoroughly drain grated potatoes to prevent soggy pancakes and ensure maximum crispiness.
- Experiment with adding herbs like chives or dill to introduce extra flavor complexity to the traditional recipe.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and achieving an evenly golden, crispy exterior.
- For gluten-free options, substitute wheat flour with almond or potato starch to maintain the pancake’s texture and binding properties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg