Crispy Fried Potato Pancakes (香脆马铃薯饼)
Crispy Fried Potato Pancakes, known as 香脆马铃薯饼 (xiāng cuì mǎ líng shǔ bǐng) in Chinese, are a popular dish in Shanxi Cuisine. These savory pancakes are made with simple ingredients and are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop a spoonful of the potato mixture and carefully place it in the hot oil, flattening it with a spatula to form a pancake.
- Cook the pancake for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the pancake from the skillet and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
- Serve the crispy fried potato pancakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce or condiment.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Skillet Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Grater Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Enjoy the crispy fried potato pancakes with a side of sour cream or applesauce.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes to achieve a crispy texture.
Cost
$5