Potato pancakes

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Thoroughly wash 1 kg of potatoes, peel them, and grate them finely using a grater.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Place the grated potatoes into a sieve and squeeze out the excess water vigorously.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Let the collected potato water sit for a moment so that the starch settles at the bottom.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Peel 2 onions, grate them finely as well, and add them to the squeezed potatoes.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Mix the potato-onion mixture with 2 eggs, 2 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 1 pinch of nutmeg, and 1 tsp lemon juice.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Carefully pour off the water from the settled potato water and stir the starch into the batter.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Heat plenty of vegetable oil in a large pan over high heat.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Add the potato mixture to the pan by the tablespoon and flatten them.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Reduce the heat slightly and fry the pancakes for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.

   Timer · 7 min
10. 10
    Step 10

    Flip the pancakes and fry for another 6-8 minutes on the other side until crispy.

    Timer · 7 min
11. 11
    Step 11

    Drain the finished pancakes on paper towels or keep them warm in the oven at 100 °C.