Description
Crispy golden german potato pancakes shine as a delightful comfort food passed down through generations of culinary tradition. Served with sour cream or applesauce, these irresistible potato fritters promise you a taste of authentic German home cooking that warms both heart and palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 gold potatoes, shredded
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate potatoes finely, ensuring moisture is thoroughly squeezed out using a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth to prevent soggy pancakes.
- Mix potato shreds with beaten eggs, flour, minced onion, salt, pepper, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl, combining ingredients until a cohesive mixture forms.
- Preheat a heavy-bottomed skillet with vegetable oil to 375°F, creating an even, medium-high heat surface for consistent cooking.
- Form potato mixture into uniform patties, using approximately 1/4 cup of mixture per pancake and gently pressing to create compact, even shapes.
- Carefully place pancakes into hot oil, avoiding overcrowding the pan to maintain proper temperature and ensure crispy edges.
- Fry each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side, watching for a deep golden-brown color and crisp exterior that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove pancakes using a slotted spatula, allowing excess oil to drip back into the skillet before transferring to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Blot pancakes gently to remove additional surface oil, maintaining their crispy texture while reducing greasiness.
- Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by traditional condiments like tangy sour cream or sweet applesauce for a classic presentation.
Notes
- Check potato moisture by squeezing out excess liquid with a clean kitchen towel to ensure crispy pancakes.
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or gluten-free flour for dietary restrictions.
- Grate potatoes fresh just before mixing to prevent browning and maintain optimal texture.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for more even heat distribution and crispier edges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg