Description
Crispy german potato pancakes dance with golden-brown perfection, blending traditional flavors and modern culinary charm. Comfort meets elegance on your plate, inviting you to savor each delightful, hearty bite of this authentic German delicacy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs, beaten
Flour and Seasoning:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Grate potatoes and use a clean kitchen towel to thoroughly extract all liquid, ensuring a crisp texture.
- Combine grated potatoes with finely minced onion, whisked eggs, flour, and season with salt and pepper to create a cohesive mixture.
- Pour vegetable oil into a heavy skillet, heating to medium-high temperature around 350°F.
- Carefully spoon potato mixture into hot oil, using a spatula to gently flatten each pancake into thin, uniform rounds.
- Cook pancakes for approximately 4 minutes on each side, watching for a deep golden-brown color and crispy edges.
- Remove pancakes from skillet and place on absorbent paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Transfer to a warm serving plate and accompany with traditional condiments like tangy applesauce or creamy sour cream.
- Serve immediately while pancakes are hot and maintain their delightful crunch.
Notes
- Squeeze potatoes thoroughly to prevent soggy pancakes and ensure a crispy, golden exterior.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for optimal texture and binding consistency.
- Consider gluten-free flour alternatives like almond or chickpea flour for those with dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with herbs like chives or dill to add subtle flavor complexity to traditional recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg