Description
Kartoffelpuffer, a classic German potato pancake, delights palates with crispy edges and golden-brown perfection. Hearty comfort from German kitchens brings warmth and satisfaction you can savor with traditional applesauce or sour cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes and Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) all-purpose flour
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Cooking Fat:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Thoroughly grate potatoes and onion, then use a clean kitchen towel to extract maximum liquid, ensuring crispy pancakes.
- Combine grated ingredients with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform batter with balanced seasoning.
- Preheat a skillet with oil to medium-high temperature, around 375°F, allowing the surface to become hot and even.
- Carefully spoon batter onto the heated skillet, using the back of the spoon to spread and flatten each pancake into thin, uniform circles.
- Cook pancakes for 3-4 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and crispy, creating a delectable exterior texture.
- Gently flip pancakes and continue cooking the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes, achieving an evenly golden-brown appearance.
- Transfer pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain their crispness.
- Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by traditional condiments like tangy applesauce or creamy sour cream for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Pat potatoes completely dry to ensure crispy, non-soggy pancakes that achieve perfect golden-brown edges.
- Use starchy potatoes like Russet for the best texture and binding properties in the pancake mixture.
- Adjust flour quantity slightly if the batter seems too wet or too dry, maintaining a consistent pancake consistency.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch to keep the traditional crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg