Crispy and Hot Pan-Fried Potato Pancakes
The ultimate snack for a rainy day: Crispy potato pancakes recipe
Craving warm and delicious pancakes on a rainy day? Make these potato pancakes at home, featuring a wonderfully chewy texture and savory flavor. Served with a simple dipping sauce, they are absolutely delightful, with a crispiness that’s almost like they’ve been freshly fried. This recipe includes detailed steps and tips to make it easy for anyone to follow.
Main Ingredients- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 cup pancake mix (approx. 120g)
- Plenty of cooking oil (enough to generously coat the pan)
- 2 pinches of salt (approx. 1g)
Dipping Sauce (optional)- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel and prepare 3 medium-sized potatoes. Using fresh potatoes will result in a more delicious pancake.
Step 2
Place the prepared potatoes into a food processor (vegetable chopper) or chop them into very small pieces using a knife. Finely chopping the potatoes ensures a tender and evenly cooked pancake.
Step 3
Finely mince the potatoes using a blender, grater, or by hand. If mincing with a knife, it’s crucial to chop them very small to prevent them from clumping together.
Step 4
This is what finely minced potatoes look like. You can gently squeeze out excess water if they seem too moist.
Step 5
After mincing 3 medium potatoes, this is the resulting amount. Now, we’re ready to make the batter.
Step 6
Add 1 cup (approx. 120g) of pancake mix to the finely minced potatoes. Pancake mix helps achieve a crispy texture.
Step 7
Potatoes can easily turn brown when exposed to air, so it’s best to mix in the pancake mix immediately after adding it. This step helps maintain the potato pancakes’ attractive color.
Step 8
Using a spatula or spoon, thoroughly mix the potatoes and pancake mix until well combined, forming a batter. Adjust the consistency so it’s neither too watery nor too stiff.
Step 9
Finally, add two pinches of salt (approx. 1g) for seasoning and mix lightly. Be cautious not to add too much, as it can become too salty; it’s best to taste and adjust as needed.
Step 10
There you have it – delicious potato pancake batter is ready! It’s time to get frying.
Step 11
Heat a frying pan with plenty of cooking oil. Using a ladle or spoon, scoop portions of the potato batter and spread them thinly into round shapes on the hot pan. You can adjust the size and thickness to your preference.
Step 12
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Once one side is golden brown, flip the pancake and cook the other side until it’s also golden brown and crispy. Cooking both sides thoroughly will result in delicious potato pancakes. For the dipping sauce, simply mix 1 Tbsp soy sauce with 1 Tbsp vinegar.
