These Potato Pancakes are the perfect breakfast addition or delicious snack. Grated potatoes and onions are formed and fried until golden brown. They’re traditionally served with sour cream and apple sauce.
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Potato Pancakes span across a number of cuisines. These lightly fried potato patties are traditionally served with sour cream and applesauce, making for a delicious sweet and savory bite. Read on to learn more about these delicious Potato Pancakes!
What Are Potato Pancakes?
A number of different countries have their own version of potato pancakes and have their own way of making them. Depending on its origin, the recipe may include any of the following:
- Potato
- Onion
- Egg
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
- Nutmeg
- Matzo Meal
- Buttermilk
How To Make Potato Pancakes
These tasty little bites require just a handful of simple ingredients. But when they come together, it’s absolute magic! Here’s what you need to do:
- The potatoes are shredded on a box grater, and squeezed to remove any residual liquid. You’ll actually be surprised how much liquid will come out of your potatoes, so don’t skip this step! If you do, you’ll end up with soggy potato pancakes. That’s no good!
- The shredded potatoes are combined with shredded onion, salt, and eggs, which help them bind together.
- This mixture is formed into small pancakes, which are lightly fried in oil. Think of fancier individual hash brown patties!
What To Serve With Potato Pancakes
These are delicious served on their own, they are particularly delicious served with sour cream and applesauce. This serving method is traditional to Eastern Europe, although it’s become very common elsewhere.
These Potato Pancakes are a delicious addition to any German menu! I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites over on my Oktoberfest article.
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Potato Pancakes
Ingredients
- 1 large russet potato
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Scrub and dry your potato. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the potato over a piece of cheesecloth. Squeeze liquid from the grated potato, and add to a medium bowl.
- Grate the onion and add to the potatoes.
- Add egg, salt, and, pepper, and stir completely to combine.
- Add oil to a saute pan set over medium heat. You'll want enough so these truly fry and don't just saute: be sure that there is about 1/4 inch worth of oil in your pan.
- Form spoonfuls of the batter in your hand, patting the mixture to form 2-2/12 inch wide pancakes. Add directly to the hot oil.
- Fry on both sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with sour cream and apple sauce for serving.