Description
Learn how to make delicious German Potato Pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer, a traditional German favorite. These crispy potato cakes are perfect as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (peeled)
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the Potatoes and Onion: Grate the potatoes and onion using the large holes of a box grater or a food processor. Wring out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Fry the Pancakes: Heat oil in a skillet, drop portions of the mixture, flatten gently, and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot with applesauce or sour cream.
Notes
- Best served immediately.
- Keep warm in a 200°F oven if needed.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
