Shredded Potato Pancakes
Crispy and savory Chinese shredded potato pancakes, perfect as a quick breakfast or satisfying side dish.
Story
A beloved staple of Chinese home cooking, these shredded potato pancakes transform humble root vegetables into a crispy, golden delight. The secret lies in removing the excess starch from the grated potatoes, resulting in a wonderfully satisfying crunch that makes them utterly irresistible when served hot straight from the pan.
Ingredients
Potato
1 (about 200g)
Flour
30g
Onion
1/4
Pepper powder
0.5g
Salt
1g
MSG
1g
Sichuan pepper powder
0.5g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Peel the potatoes and grate them into shreds.
2
Step 2
Add chopped onion, flour, salt, pepper, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and MSG.
3
Step 3
Mix well and let it rest for 5 minutes. It might seem a bit dry at first when mixing, but do not add water; it will not be dry after resting for a while.
4
Step 4
Add an appropriate amount of oil to a pan, and use your hands to shape the shredded potatoes into balls.
5
Step 5
Press them flat with your hands to shape them.
6
Step 6
This is what they look like once pressed.
7
Step 7
Pan-fry until both sides are golden brown.
8
Step 8
Have one for breakfast; it's simple and delicious.
