German Potato Pancakes (Reibekuchen) Recipe
Learn how to make delicious German Potato Pancakes, also known as Reibekuchen, with this easy-to-follow recipe. These crispy pancakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 1 pound of potatoes
- 1 small onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper (optional)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 medium-sized egg
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and peel the potatoes and onion. Grate them using a four-sided grater.
- Mix the Batter: Drain excess water from the grated potatoes. Add salt, pepper, flour, and egg. Mix well.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat oil in a pan. Spoon batter into the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and keep warm in the oven. Serve with apple sauce or savory toppings.
Notes
- You can add grated cheese or herbs to the batter for extra flavor.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
- Make sure the pancakes are cooked through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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