Crispy potato pancakes with the 1:1 method: The secret trick for a perfect result recept

Name: Crispy potato pancakes with the 1:1 method: The secret trick for a perfect result
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 800 g potatoes; 1 egg; 2–3 cloves of garlic; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional for thickening); oil or pork lard for frying

Easy to prepare
4 serving
30 minutes

Jan, 16. 12. 2025

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Potato pancakes are a classic that never gets old. If you want them really crispy on the outside and tender inside, the 1:1 method is an ideal choice. Half of the potatoes are grated coarsely (creating a crispy surface) and half finely (creating a natural binder). This way you don’t need to use a large amount of flour and the pancakes will hold together nicely while frying.

For 4 serving

Ingredients

800 g potatoes
1 egg
2–3 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional for thickening)
oil or pork lard for frying

Preparation procedure

Peel the potatoes, rinse them and divide them into two equal parts. grate one coarsely, the other finely.
Squeeze out the excess liquid from the grated potatoes and transfer them to a bowl.
Add the egg, pressed garlic, marjoram, pepper and salt. If the mixture is too thin, thicken it with a little flour.
Heat oil or lard in a pan and form thin pancakes. Fry on both sides until golden and crispy (approx. 3–5 minutes per side).
Let the finished pancakes drain briefly on paper towels.

Total preparation time

30 minutes

Number of servings

4 servings

Conclusion

This method is a great way to achieve a perfectly crispy texture without excessive flour. The 1:1 method is simple, quick and makes a significant difference in both flavor and texture. The pancakes are ideal as a standalone dish, but they also work well as a side to meat, vegetables, or thick sauces.