Description
Crispy, golden German potato pancakes dance with rustic charm on your plate, promising a delightful culinary journey through traditional flavors. Tender potato shreds and savory herbs come together, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this classic comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Cooking Fats:
- 3 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Extract maximum moisture from freshly grated potatoes and onions by firmly wringing them inside a clean kitchen cloth, ensuring an optimal crispy texture for the upcoming pancakes.
- Create a harmonious mixture by incorporating the well-drained potato and onion shreds with eggs, introducing flour, seasoning with salt, pepper, and a delicate hint of nutmeg to elevate the flavor profile.
- Establish a medium-heat cooking environment in a spacious skillet, introducing a complementary blend of butter and oil to facilitate an even, golden-brown cooking surface.
- Carefully deposit precise portions of the potato mixture into the heated skillet, gently flattening each mound with a utensil to form uniform pancake shapes, allowing 2-3 pancakes to cook simultaneously without overcrowding.
- Monitor the cooking process, allowing each pancake to transform into a crisp, amber-toned delicacy, requiring approximately 3-4 minutes per side while maintaining an attentive eye on heat intensity to prevent scorching.
- Transfer the freshly prepared pancakes onto an absorbent paper towel-lined surface to eliminate excess cooking oil, replenishing the skillet with additional butter and oil as necessary to complete the batch.
- Present the steaming potato pancakes immediately, accompanied by traditional garnishes such as tangy applesauce, rich sour cream, or integrated into a savory meal presentation.
Notes
- Moisture Removal Matters: Squeeze out excess liquid from potatoes and onions thoroughly to achieve ultra-crispy pancakes that aren’t soggy or falling apart.
- Flexible Flour Options: Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the same delicious texture.
- Perfect Frying Technique: Use a combination of butter and oil to prevent burning while creating a golden, crisp exterior that’s restaurant-quality delicious.
- Temperature Control Tricks: Keep skillet at medium heat and watch closely, adjusting temperature to ensure even browning without burning the delicate potato mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg