Description
German Potato Pancakes are crispy, golden-brown pancakes made from grated potatoes, typically served with applesauce or sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated potatoes
- 1/2 cup grated onion
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes and onion, then place them in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, flour, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the skillet and flatten them slightly.
- Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Make sure the oil is hot before adding the pancakes for a crispy texture.
- You can add herbs for extra flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: German Potato Pancakes, Latkes, Potato Fritters