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CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES WITH GREEN ONIONS

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CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES WITH GREEN ONIONS

CRISPY POTATO PANCAKES WITH GREEN ONIONS

Golden, crispy potato pancakes flavored with fresh green onions and seasoned with salt and pepper. This simple, comforting dish can be served as a main or side, and pairs beautifully with creamy yogurt or sour cream.

πŸ•’ Prep Time: 15 min

🍳 Cook Time: 20 min
🍰 Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large potatoes
  • 3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Potatoes

  • Boil potatoes whole and unpeeled in salted water until about 90% cooked.
  • Allow to cool, peel, and grate on a coarse grater.

2. Mix the Batter

  • Combine grated potatoes with chopped green onions.
  • Season generously with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper.

Optional: Add grated cooked bacon (kaizer) for extra flavor.

3. Cook the Pancake

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet (about 30 cm diameter) over medium-low heat.
  • Spread the potato mixture evenly in the pan to about one finger’s thickness.
  • Cook until golden brown and crispy on the bottom, then carefully flip the pancake onto a large plate or wooden board.
  • Add the remaining oil and butter to the pan, then slide the pancake back in, cooking the other side until golden and crisp.

Alternative: Make mini pancakes by forming small mounds of the potato mixture in the pan and frying both sides.

4. Serve

  • Serve immediately, accompanied by plain yogurt or sour cream.

πŸ’‘ Tips

  • Boiling potatoes with skins on helps maintain moisture and texture.
  • Season generously with black pepper for authentic flavor.
  • Use a non-stick skillet or well-seasoned pan to prevent sticking.
  • Serve hot for the crispiest texture.

πŸŽ‰ Perfect For

  • Hearty breakfasts or brunch
  • Comfort food side dishes
  • Simple, rustic vegetarian meals

πŸ“ Final Thoughts

These crispy potato pancakes offer a wonderful balance of crispness and soft interior, enhanced by fresh green onions. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, they’re a classic dish perfect for any time of day.