Description
Crispy german potato pancakes shine as a beloved comfort dish from Deutschland’s culinary heritage. Golden-brown edges and hearty potato goodness invite you to savor authentic flavors that connect generations around a warm, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs, beaten
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) all-purpose flour
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Extract maximum liquid from freshly grated potatoes by wringing them tightly in a clean kitchen towel, ensuring a crisp texture.
- Merge grated potatoes with finely chopped onion, eggs, flour, and seasonings in a comprehensive mixing bowl, thoroughly blending all components to create a uniform mixture.
- Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet with vegetable oil to medium-high temperature, approximately 350°F, establishing an ideal frying environment.
- Carefully ladle potato mixture into hot oil, gently pressing each portion into a thin, even circular shape using a spatula.
- Cook each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring closely to achieve a rich golden-brown exterior with crispy, lacy edges.
- Transfer finished pancakes onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil and maintain optimal crispness.
- Present immediately while piping hot, accompanied by traditional condiments like tangy applesauce or creamy sour cream for enhanced flavor profiles.
Notes
- Squeeze potatoes thoroughly to prevent soggy pancakes, ensuring maximum crispiness.
- Grate onions directly into potato mixture for even flavor distribution and better binding.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for ideal texture and crispier edges.
- Adjust flour quantity based on potato moisture to maintain perfect pancake consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg