Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8 Kartoffelpuffer

  • Calories

    119 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    German

Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)

Called by different names in Germany's various regions, Kartoffelpuffer, or potato pancakes, are easy to make and are absolutely delicious!

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Ingredients

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  • 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
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Instructions

  1. Thoroughly wring out the liquid in the grated potatoes by placing them in a colander and squeezing them with your hands or by placing them in a clean dish towel and wringing out the liquid.  
  2. Place the drained grated potatoes in a medium-sized bowl with the grated onion, eggs, flour and salt and use your hands to work it into a tacky mixture.  Add a little more flour if needed.  Do no let the mixture sit for long before using it, use it immediately.
  3. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and place 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the mixture (depending on size preference) in the hot pan and flatten into pancakes with the back of a spoon.  Fry on both sides for 3-5 minutes until the Kartoffelpuffer are golden.  Place them briefly on paper towels.    
  4. Serve immediately while hot with applesauce, fruit compote or powdered sugar.  For a savory version serve with herbed yogurt, quark or creme fraiche or with meat and gravy as part of a meal.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 119kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 323mg (13%) Potassium 622mg (18%) Fiber 3g (12%) Vitamin A 70IU (1%) Vitamin C 17.2mg (19%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Kartoffelpuffer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 119 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 119kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 323mg 13%
Potassium 622mg 13%
Fiber 3g 12%
Vitamin A 70IU 1%
Vitamin C 17.2mg 19%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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