Side DishSnack

Kartoffelpuffer

Name: Kartoffelpuffer
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: german
Ingredients: 900 g potato peeled and grated; 1 pcs yellow onion grated; 1 pcs egg; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 0.75 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 0.5 cup vegetable oil; 0.5 cup applesauce (optional)

These crispy German potato pancakes are a delightful side dish or snack. Grated potatoes and onion are seasoned and pan-fried until golden brown. Serve them hot with your favorite accompaniments.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 485 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs and gluten. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

900 gpotato, peeled and grated
1 pcsyellow onion, grated
1 pcsegg
2 tbspall-purpose flour
0.75 tspsalt
0.25 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
0.5 cupvegetable oil

for serving

0.5 cupapplesauce(optional)

Equipment

large skillet · paper towels · spatula · large bowl · kitchen towel

The method

Step by step

1
Place the grated potato and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Squeeze out as much liquid as possible to ensure crispy pancakes.
2
Transfer the squeezed potato and onion mixture to a large bowl.
3
Add the egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
4
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
About 2 min
5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: The oil should be hot enough to sizzle when a small amount of mixture is dropped in.
6
Spoon spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon to form pancakes about 1/2 inch thick.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
7
Fry for 4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
8
Remove the Kartoffelpuffer from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
About 1 min
9
Serve hot, optionally with applesauce.

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 484.7kcal
Protein: 7.1g
Carbs: 50.4g
Fat: 29g
Fibre: 6.4g
Sugar: 7.7g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Kartoffelpuffer in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a toaster oven until crispy and warmed through.