German Potato Pancakes: The Ultimate Recipe and Guide
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor; aim for coarse shreds.
- Drain excess moisture from the grated potatoes by squeezing them in a clean kitchen towel.
- Finely grate or mince the onion and add it to the drained potatoes.
- Mix in eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Shape the potato mixture into flat pancakes (about ¼ cup each) and fry until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side).
- Drain on paper towels before serving hot.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg