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.

Crispy Fried Potato Pancakes (香脆马铃薯饼)

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Scoop a spoonful of the potato mixture and carefully place it in the hot oil, flattening it with a spatula to form a pancake.
  4. Cook the pancake for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Remove the pancake from the skillet and place it on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  6. Repeat the process with the remaining potato mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
  7. 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