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German Potato Pancakes Recipe

German Potato Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: Paula
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 Pancakes 1x
  • Category: Breakfast/Brunch
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in the crispy goodness of German Potato Pancakes, a traditional dish that combines the earthiness of potatoes with the subtle zest of onion, creating a perfect balance of flavors in each bite.


Ingredients

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Potato Pancakes:

  • 1 pound of potatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of pepper, if you want savory pancakes
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 medium-sized egg
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Wash and peel potatoes and onion. Grate them into a bowl. Drain excess water if needed.
  2. Mix Batter: Add salt, pepper, flour, and egg to the grated mixture. Combine well.
  3. Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a pan, spoon batter for each pancake. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Serve: Enjoy with apple sauce for sweetness or sour cream for a savory twist.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Pancake
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg