German Potato Pancakes
German Potato Pancakes, also known as Reibekuchen, are a crispy and savory delight that brings the comforting flavors of Germany to your table. These golden-brown pancakes, made from grated potatoes and onions, are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Serve them warm with applesauce or sour cream for a deliciously satisfying experience that will leave everyone asking for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings (6 pancakes) 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium starchy potatoes (about 600g), peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60ml) for frying
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor. The finer the grate, the crispier your pancakes.
- Place grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mix drained potatoes with chopped onion, beaten eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Drop two tablespoons of potato mixture into the skillet for each pancake and flatten slightly with a spatula. Fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes) per side.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg