Kartulipannkoogid (Estonian Potato Pancakes)
Kartulipannkoogid are thin, crispy Estonian potato pancakes made from grated potatoes, egg, and flour. They are typically served with sour cream, lingonberry jam, or smoked fish.
🧂 Ingredients
- 800 g Potatoes(starchy variety recommended)
- 1 large Egg
- 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- for frying Butter or oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Peel the potatoes and grate them finely using a box grater. Immediately squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible using your hands or a clean kitchen towel. This step is crucial for achieving crispy pancakes.
- 2
Transfer the grated, squeezed potatoes to a bowl. Add the egg, flour, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined into a batter.
- 3
Heat a generous amount of butter or oil in a frying pan over medium heat. The pan should be hot enough to sizzle when a drop of batter is added.
- 4
Spoon small portions of the batter into the hot pan, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form thin pancakes. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- 5
Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp. Flip carefully when the bottom is golden and the edges start to curl.
- 6
Remove the cooked pancakes from the pan and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use starchy potatoes like Russets for the best texture.
- ✓Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes.
- ✓Fry the pancakes in batches to ensure they cook evenly and stay crispy.
🔄 Variations
- Serve with sour cream, lingonberry jam, or even smoked fish.
- Some recipes include a pinch of black pepper or finely chopped onion in the batter.