Potato Pancakes (Reibekuchen)

Ingredients

• 800 gPotato
• 1 pcsOnion
• 2 pcsEgg
• 4 tbspFlour
• 1 tspSalt
• 0.5 tspPepper
• 50 mlOil
• 1 optionalApfelmus
• 1 optionalSour cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Preparation

   • Peel the potatoes and the onion.
   • Coarsely grate the potatoes and onion (by hand or in a food processor).
   • Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or a sieve and squeeze out excess liquid. This helps to make the pancakes crispy.
2. 2

   Mix batter

   • Put the drained grated potatoes and grated onion into a large bowl.
   • Add the eggs, flour, salt and pepper and mix well until you have a cohesive mixture. If too wet, add 1 tbsp more flour.
3. 3

   Frying

   • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat (the pan should be hot enough so the mixture sizzles when added).
   • Spoon portions of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten them slightly.
   • Fry each side for 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
   • Drain the finished pancakes on kitchen paper.
4. 4

   To serve

   • Serve the potato pancakes warm.
   • Optionally serve with applesauce or sour cream.