Description
Delight in the crispy, golden goodness of German Potato Pancakes, a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (like Russets)
- 1 small onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
- Squeeze out excess moisture from the mixture using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a bowl, combine the drained mixture with flour and eggs until well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat; drop spoonfuls of batter into the pan.
- Fry until each side is golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding spices like paprika or garlic powder to the batter. Garnish with fresh herbs such as chives or parsley for an aromatic touch.