German Potato Pancakes Recipe
Crispy and golden German Potato Pancakes, made from grated russet potatoes mixed with onion and spices, fried to perfection. These delicious pancakes are traditionally served warm with sour cream or applesauce, making for a comforting and hearty dish perfect for breakfast or a side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 to 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes
- 2 lb (900 g) russet potatoes, peeled
- 1 medium onion, finely grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For Serving
- Sour cream or applesauce, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Peel and grate the russet potatoes. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible to prevent soggy pancakes.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer the dried grated potatoes to a large bowl. Add the finely grated onion, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and optional ground nutmeg. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers, indicating it’s hot enough for frying.
- Form Pancakes: Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop the potato mixture and place it into the hot skillet. Flatten each scoop slightly with the back of a spatula to form thin pancakes.
- Fry Pancakes: Fry the pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat if necessary to avoid burning.
- Drain Excess Oil: Remove the cooked pancakes from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the potato pancakes warm, accompanied by sour cream or applesauce as a classic topping.
Notes
- For best texture, make sure to thoroughly squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes.
- Nutmeg is optional but adds a subtle warmth; you can omit if preferred.
- Use a non-stick skillet for easier frying and flipping.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; you can add a pinch of garlic powder or fresh herbs for variation.
- Leftover pancakes can be reheated in a skillet to restore crispiness.
Keywords: German Potato Pancakes, Kartoffeln, crispy potato pancakes, fried potato pancakes, traditional German recipe
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