German potato pancakes, or Reibekuchen, are crispy and delicious. Here’s a simple recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
- 2 large russet potatoes
- 1 small onion
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional, for extra crispiness)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Applesauce or sour cream, for serving
Instructions:
- Prep the Potatoes:
- Peel the potatoes and grate them using a box grater or food processor.
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Prepare the Mixture:
- Grate the onion and mix it with the grated potatoes in a large bowl.
- Beat the egg and add it to the potato mixture.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and baking powder (if using) until well combined.
- Fry the Pancakes:
- Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- For each pancake, spoon a small amount of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten it with the back of the spoon to form a pancake about 1/4 inch thick.
- Fry the pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve:
- Serve the pancakes warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Enjoy your crispy, homemade German potato pancakes!
