Description
Crispy and golden German Potato Pancakes, a comforting classic perfect for any meal. Enjoy these savory delights with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 700 g firm-boiling potatoes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 100 g flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Agar-agar (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes.
- Drain off the water to prevent a too-moist result.
- Add the finely chopped onion to the grated potatoes.
- Stir well to combine the flavors.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, and the agar-agar.
- Pour the egg mixture over the potatoes and onions.
- Sprinkle the flour over the potato mixture.
- Gently fold in the flour, without overmixing.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon about one tablespoon of the batter into the skillet and lightly form into a pancake.
- Fry the pancakes for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place the finished pancakes on paper towels to drain.
- Repeat the process with the remaining batter.
- Serve German Potato Pancakes hot, optionally with apple sauce or sour cream.
Notes
Notes
- Store potato pancakes in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
- Reheat the pancakes in a skillet for crispy results.
- Serve potato pancakes with apple sauce or sour cream.
- Use starchy potatoes for the best consistency.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg