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german potato pancakes kartoffelpuffer

German Potato Pancakes Kartoffelpuffer: 5 Crispy Secrets

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy German potato pancakes made from grated potatoes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Grate the potatoes and onion.
  2. In a bowl, mix grated potatoes, onion, egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly.
  5. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes each side.
  6. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes for best results.
  • Ensure oil is hot before adding the pancakes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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