Description
Crispy golden german potato pancakes bring comfort and tradition to your table with their irresistible crunch and rich flavor. Generations of home cooks have perfected this simple yet delectable dish that you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small onion, grated
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Shred potatoes meticulously using a fine grater, ensuring uniform texture. Transfer grated potatoes onto a clean kitchen towel and vigorously press to extract maximum moisture, creating a foundation for perfectly crisp pancakes.
- Assemble the mixture in a spacious mixing vessel by combining grated potatoes, finely minced onion, beaten eggs, flour, and seasonings. Blend ingredients thoroughly until a cohesive batter forms with consistent texture.
- Prepare the cooking surface by warming a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Create a protective cooking layer using a harmonious blend of butter and vegetable oil, which prevents burning while infusing rich flavor.
- Carefully deposit dollops of potato mixture onto the heated skillet, gently spreading with a spatula to create uniform circular shapes. Allow pancakes to sizzle and transform, developing a golden exterior through precise cooking – approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Once achieving a delectable crispy-edged appearance, relocate pancakes to an absorbent paper towel-lined surface. This technique eliminates excess oil, preserving the delicate crunch and maintaining optimal texture for serving.
- Present the german potato pancakes immediately while maintaining peak temperature and crispness, accompanied by traditional garnishes like applesauce or sour cream for an authentic culinary experience.
Notes
- Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best texture and crispiness.
- Squeeze out as much moisture as possible from grated potatoes to prevent soggy pancakes.
- Experiment with adding fresh herbs like chives or dill to the batter for extra flavor complexity.
- Make these pancakes gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg