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Crispy, golden potato pancakes made with grated potatoes and onions, fried to perfection.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: German
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium gold potatoes, peeled and shredded
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Equipment

  • Box Grater
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Peel and shred the potatoes. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean towel.
  2. Combine shredded potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder in a bowl.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Spoon potato mixture into skillet and flatten into thin pancakes.
  5. Cook until golden and crisp on both sides.
  6. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Squeeze excess moisture from the potatoes for the crispiest results.

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