German Potato Pancakes
German Cuisine Recipes

German Potato Pancakes

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serves 4

German potato pancakes are a classic comfort dish made from grated potato, onion, and egg, pan-fried until beautifully crisp and golden.

They are wonderfully versatile—serve with sour cream and chives for savoury meals, or applesauce for a traditional sweet pairing.

SnackVegetarian
15 mins prep20 mins cook35 mins total

  1. Grate potatoes and onion, then transfer to a clean tea towel and squeeze out excess moisture.

  2. Mix with eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined.

  3. Heat a thin layer of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

  4. Spoon in portions and flatten into small pancakes.

  5. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.

  6. Drain briefly on kitchen paper and keep warm while cooking remaining batches.

  7. Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.

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