Grandma's Crispy Potato Pancakes
Dive into the world of traditional German cuisine with these wonderfully crispy potato pancakes. They're golden brown on the outside and wonderfully tender on the inside – true comfort food that delights young and old alike. Perfect as a side dish or main course with apple sauce or herb quark.
Preparation
20 min.
Cook / Bake
25 min.
Servings
4
Calories
420 kcal
Ingredients
for 4 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
- 900 gPotatoes(peeled and grated)
- 1 mediumOnion(finely grated)
- 2 largeEggs
- 60 gAll-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonSalt
- 0.5 teaspoonBlack pepper
- 1 pinchNutmeg(freshly grated)
- 200 mlVegetable oil(for frying)
Instructions
Peel and grate the potatoes and onion. Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial for crispy potato pancakes.
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed potatoes and onion with the eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough that a small drop of batter sizzles immediately.
Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the potato mixture per pancake into the hot oil. Flatten them slightly with the back of the spoon to form thin patties.
Fry the potato pancakes for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Once cooked, transfer the potato pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately with apple sauce, sour cream, or herb quark.
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Nutrition per serving
Calories
420 kcal
Protein
8 g
Carbohydrates
45 g
Fat
25 g
Fiber
5 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/grandma-s-crispy-potato-pancakes
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