Crispy Bacon and Potato Pancake: A Savory Delight
Crispy Bacon and Potato Pancake: A Savory Delight
Make Deliciously Savory Bacon and Potato Pancakes at Home
Perfect for a rainy day, this Bacon and Potato Pancake is a simple yet satisfying snack, ideal with a cold beer or as a delightful treat for kids! Its crispy exterior and chewy interior are simply irresistible.
Main Ingredients- 1 medium potato
- 3 strips thick-cut bacon
Seasoning & Others- 2 pinches salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp potato starch (for extra crispiness!)
- Cooking oil (prepare generously)
- 2 pinches salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp potato starch (for extra crispiness!)
- Cooking oil (prepare generously)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Peel the potato thoroughly. Using a mandoline slicer or a knife, thinly julienne the potato. Place the julienned potatoes immediately into a bowl. The thinner you slice, the crispier the pancake will be.
Step 2
Cut the thick-cut bacon into bite-sized strips, similar in width to the potato matchsticks. The bacon fat adds wonderful flavor, so don’t cut it too thin. Add the cut bacon to the bowl with the potatoes.
Step 3
Once the potatoes and bacon are mixed, add 1 tablespoon of potato starch for an extra crispy texture. Gently toss everything together with your hands, ensuring the starch coats all the ingredients evenly without clumping. Season with 2 pinches of salt to lightly flavor the mixture.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add a generous amount of cooking oil. Once the oil is shimmering and hot, spread the potato and bacon mixture thinly and evenly in the pan. Avoid making it too thick, as this will make it difficult to cook through evenly. Aim for a thin layer.
Step 5
Cook the thinly spread mixture over medium-low heat. Once one side is golden brown and crispy, carefully flip it over and cook the other side until it’s also golden brown and crispy. Ensure both sides are thoroughly cooked for maximum crispiness. Once cooked, place the pancake on a paper towel-lined plate for a moment to drain excess oil before serving.
Step 6
Enjoy the warm and crispy bacon and potato pancake as is, or for an extra burst of flavor, dip it in ketchup. The combination of sweet and savory is absolutely delightful!
