Grandma’s Austrian potato pancakes
A simple, traditional recipe for potato pancakes made with starchy potatoes, flour, an egg, and a splash of vinegar. What makes this recipe especially easy is that the pancakes don’t need to be shaped by hand, you simply spoon the mixture directly into the pan.
Kochutensilien
- grater
- pan
Zutaten
For the potato pancakes:
- 500 g starchy potatoes about 1.1 lb, such as Russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 egg use 2 if very small
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour about 100 g, adjust as needed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch ground caraway seeds optional
For frying:
- oil
Anleitung
- Peel the potatoes and grate them very finely.Tip: Use a grater with small holes (about 1 mm), not the coarse side. If a lot of liquid is released, skim some of it off.
- In a bowl, mix the grated potatoes with the egg, salt, vinegar, and flour. Optionally, add a pinch of ground caraway.
- Let the mixture rest for about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour about ½ inch (1 cm) of oil into a pan and heat it.
- Using a spoon, drop portions of the potato mixture into the hot oil and fry over medium to high heat until crispy on both sides. Add more oil as needed during cooking.
Notizen
Taste the first pancake and adjust seasoning if needed.
If making a large batch, change the oil occasionally for best results.
Grandma’s Tip My grandma likes to use a deeper pot with a thick bottom for frying, as the oil splatters less and it’s easier to clean afterward.
If making a large batch, change the oil occasionally for best results.
Grandma’s Tip My grandma likes to use a deeper pot with a thick bottom for frying, as the oil splatters less and it’s easier to clean afterward.
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März 26, 2026(c) by Angelika Kreitner-Beretits / Vienna Sunday Kitchen
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