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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 Kartoffelpuffer
Calories: 119 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
German
Ingredients
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.