Description
Crispy and delicious German Potato Pancakes, perfect for any meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 4 medium (550g / 1.2lb) potatoes
- 1 small (90g) yellow onion
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp white pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 medium egg
- 1/4 cup (60ml) cooking oil (for frying)
- 2-3 tbsp chives (to garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes. Grate them on the small side using a grater or food processor.
- Place the grated potatoes in a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess water as possible, keeping the liquid aside for 5 minutes.
- Grate the onion on the large side and squeeze out extra water using the same kitchen towel.
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained potatoes and onions with flour, salt, white pepper, smoked paprika, and egg. Mix well to form a batter.
- Drain most of the liquid from the potatoes, saving the white potato starch. Add 2 tbsp of this starch to the batter and mix well.
- Heat oil in a pan, then add 1/4 cup of the pancake batter and flatten it. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Cook on medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until brown edges appear. Flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Transfer the pancakes onto a wire rack to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with sea salt immediately and keep warm in a preheated oven while cooking the rest.
- Serve hot with sour cream and garnish with chives.
Notes
Use starchy potatoes for the best texture and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent sogginess. Serve immediately after frying for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German