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german potato pancakes recipe

German Potato Pancakes Recipe: 5 Steps to Crispy Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A classic German dish made from grated potatoes, fried until crispy.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Grate the potatoes and onion into a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. Add the potato mixture to the egg mixture and stir well.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  5. Spoon the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten slightly.
  6. Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  7. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  8. Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes for best results.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Keep pancakes warm in the oven while frying the rest.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: German

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pancake
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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