Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes) Recipe
Kartoffelpuffer, also known as German potato pancakes, are a traditional and delicious dish popular in various regions of Germany. These crispy pancakes are made from grated starchy potatoes mixed with onions, eggs, and flour, then fried to golden perfection. Enjoy them hot and crispy with sweet applesauce or savory toppings like yogurt or meat gravy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 Kartoffelpuffer
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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 the Potato Mixture: Thoroughly wring out the liquid in the grated potatoes by squeezing them. Combine with onion, eggs, flour, and salt to form a tacky mixture.
- Cook the Pancakes: Heat oil in a pan, spoon the mixture into pancakes, and fry until golden on both sides, about 3-5 minutes each. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with sweet toppings like applesauce or savory options like yogurt or meat gravy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Kartoffelpuffer
- Calories: 119 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 323mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 46mg
