Potato Pancakes Kartoffelpletter
Delight your taste buds with Potato Pancakes, known as Kartoffelpletter, a comforting and crispy classic from Denmark that transforms simple ingredients into golden perfection. Made with grated russet potatoes and onion, these savory pancakes are bound with eggs and flour, seasoned with salt and black pepper, and fried to golden crispiness in buttery vegetable oil. The recipe strikes the perfect balance of fluffy interiors and crunchy edges, making it a versatile dish for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. Elevate the experience with a dollop of sour cream and a garnish of fresh chives for a burst of flavor and elegance. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy-to-make recipe brings the rustic charm of Danish cuisine straight to your table, perfect for impressing guests or savoring a cozy homemade meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 large Eggs
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil (or butter)
- Sour cream (optional for serving)
- Chives (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and onion, then grate them using a box grater or food processor.
Transfer the grated potatoes and onion to a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible into a bowl and discard the liquid.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained potato and onion mixture with eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a batter.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil (or butter) in a large skillet over medium heat.
Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the batter into the hot skillet for each pancake. Flatten the batter slightly with the back of a spoon to form a round pancake shape.
Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches and add more oil as needed.
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chopped chives, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.2 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 97 mg | 32% | |
| Sodium | 536 mg | 23% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 1011 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
