German Potato Pancakes Recipe
Learn how to make delicious German Potato Pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer, a classic dish that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a tasty side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8-10 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 2 1/2 pounds starchy potatoes, peeled and very finely grated (RAW, not cooked)
- 1 small yellow onion, very finely grated
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or more if needed)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- neutral-tasting oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Thoroughly wring out the liquid in the grated potatoes by squeezing in a colander or dish towel.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, and salt in a bowl until tacky. Add more flour if needed.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a pan, spoon mixture into pancakes, and fry until golden on both sides, about 3-5 minutes each.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with applesauce, fruit compote, powdered sugar, herbed yogurt, quark, or meat and gravy.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grated nutmeg or fresh herbs to the potato mixture.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Make sure to season the potato mixture well with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: German Potato Pancakes, Kartoffelpuffer, Potato Pancake Recipe, German Cuisine, Breakfast Recipe
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