German Potato Pancakes Recipe
Serves 730 mins prep20 mins cook
German potato pancakes, also known as, kartoffelpuffer, are easy to make and so delicious. Made with shredded potatoes and grated onions, they have a really nice texture and onion flavor. This simple recipe is authentic but with many helpful tips.
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0 Potatoes: Using the medium holes on a box grater or a food processor, shred the potatoes finely and squeeze out excess juices with your hands or place in a cheesecloth and wring it out. 1 Other Ingredients: In a large bowl, take the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt and pepper. Using a fork, combine until mixed well and tacky. 2 Tip: Scoop out any excess juices collected. If mixture is too dry, wait a few minutes for some juices to release. 3 Cook: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet at medium-high. Place ⅓ cup of mixture on the skillet and using the back of a spoon, spread it evenly, about ⅛ inch thick. Make one or two more pancakes, spacing them apart and adding oil as needed. 4 Pancakes: Fry on both sides until evenly golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes each side, and flipping as needed. Repeat to make a total of 12 to 14 kartoffelpuffer. 5 Serve: Briefly transfer the pancakes to a plate lined with paper towels and serve them hot with sour cream/Greek yogurt with herbs, spicy ketchup, apple sauce or avocado dip. 6 Tip: You can keep the pancakes warm on a baking sheet placed in an oven that has been preheated at 250°F.View original recipe