Description
Learn how to make delicious German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) at home with this easy recipe. These crispy potato cakes are a classic side dish in German cuisine, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 2 pounds russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- vegetable oil for frying
For Serving:
- applesauce or sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the Potatoes and Onion: Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor. Squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, mix the grated potato-onion mixture with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop mixture by 1/4 cupfuls, flatten, and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve warm with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- To keep pancakes warm, place them in a 200°F oven. Avoid overcrowding the pan for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
