Potato pancakes Step 1 of 11
  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.

  10. 10
    Step 10

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

  11. 11
    Step 11

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

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