Description
Traditional German Potato Pancakes are crispy, golden-brown delicacies made from grated potatoes, onion, eggs, and flour, fried to perfection. These savory pancakes are delicious served hot with sour cream, applesauce, or fresh herbs, making them a comforting and satisfying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes
- 2 pounds potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and grate them finely using a box grater or a food processor to ensure smooth texture.
- Remove Excess Liquid: Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible to prevent sogginess.
- Prepare Onion: Peel and grate the small onion, then add it to the drained grated potatoes for flavor.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the squeezed grated potatoes and onion to the egg mixture and stir thoroughly to create a uniform batter.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat to achieve the right temperature for frying.
- Form Pancakes: Scoop about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture onto the hot skillet and flatten it gently into a round pancake shape.
- Fry Pancakes: Cook each pancake for approximately 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Continue Cooking: Repeat the frying process with remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as necessary to avoid sticking.
- Drain Oil: Transfer the cooked potato pancakes onto a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and retain crispness.
- Serve: Serve the German potato pancakes hot, garnished with your favorite toppings like sour cream, applesauce, or fresh herbs. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For extra crispness, ensure you remove as much moisture as possible by squeezing the grated potatoes.
- Use vegetable oil with a high smoke point for frying to prevent burning.
- Potato pancakes are best served immediately to maintain their texture but can be kept warm in a low oven.
- Variations include adding chopped herbs or spices for additional flavor.
- Leftover pancakes can be reheated in a skillet to maintain crispiness rather than microwaving.
