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German Potato Pancakes Recipe

German potato pancakes recipe on a blue tray
Kanchan Dilip
German Potato Pancakes Recipe is diabetic-friendly using grated sweet potato, whole wheat flour, and egg. The mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper and pan-fried. These savory pancakes are served with applesauce or sour cream and are perfect for snack time, brunch, or dinner. This recipe can be customized using potato, zucchinia, and all-purpose flour!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Continental
Servings 8 pancakes
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • griddle-stovetop

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cup white sweet potato grated
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ cup chives chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
  • 1 tbsp brown rice flour low GI
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pepper powder
  • 3 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients. Use kitchen paper to absorb most of the moisture leaving some starch.
    ingredients in bowls
  • Mix the ingredients (except the olive oil) until combined in a bowl.
    potato pancake batter
  • Heat a nonstick griddle or a pan with a few drops of olive oil. Spoon out the mixture and flatten the top with the back of the spoon. Cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
    two pancakes in a pan
  • Flip them over and add a few drops of olive oil. Cook for another 3-4 minutes. Drain and blot the pancakes on paper towels.
    pancakes in a blue tray
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side and garnish with cut chives.
    a pancake on a white plate

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Notes

  1. I like these pancakes golden brown using less oil. If you prefer them crispy, add a little more oil and fry until the desired crispiness and color. 

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4960IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword German potato pancakes recipe