Description
German Potato Pancakes are crispy, golden-fried patties made from shredded potatoes, onion, flour, and egg. They are a traditional comfort food, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish, served warm with toppings like sour cream or applesauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes
- 1 pound potatoes
- 1 small onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper (optional)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 medium-sized egg
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: Wash, peel, and grate the potatoes and the small onion. After grating, drain excess water from the potatoes thoroughly to ensure crisp pancakes. Place the grated potatoes and onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix Ingredients: Add a pinch of salt and pepper (if desired), 3 tablespoons of flour, and 1 medium-sized egg to the grated vegetables. Mix everything well to form a consistent batter that holds together.
- Heat the Oil: Pour oil into a frying pan and heat it over medium heat. The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a bit of batter is added.
- Cook the Pancakes: Spoon portions of the batter into the hot oil, shaping them into small pancakes. Fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy on one side, then carefully flip and cook the other side until equally golden and cooked through. This usually takes 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain and Keep Warm: Remove the cooked pancakes and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil. To keep them warm, place them in a low oven while frying the remaining batter.
- Serve: Serve the German potato pancakes hot with your choice of toppings such as sour cream, applesauce, or fresh herbs for added flavor.
Notes
- Draining the excess water from the grated potatoes is key to achieving crispy pancakes.
- You can adjust seasoning like salt and pepper to your taste preferences.
- Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point, such as vegetable or canola oil, for frying.
- Serve immediately for the best texture, they lose crispness as they cool.
- Optional toppings include sour cream, applesauce, smoked salmon, or chives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Keywords: German potato pancakes, Kartoffelpuffer, potato fritters, crispy pancakes, traditional German recipe
