Description
Kartoffelpuffer, a classic German potato pancake, delights with crispy edges and golden-brown perfection. Hearty potato goodness combines traditional flavors that welcome you to savor authentic German comfort cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsps butter (for frying)
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil (for frying)
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Moisture Extraction: Thoroughly squeeze grated potatoes and onions in a clean kitchen cloth to remove excess liquid, ensuring crisp pancakes.
- Batter Composition: Blend drained potato and onion shreds with eggs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, creating a uniform, flavorful mixture that will provide a robust taste foundation.
- Skillet Preparation: Heat a large skillet over medium temperature, introducing a butter-oil combination to generate an ideal cooking surface that promotes even browning and prevents sticking.
- Pancake Formation: Ladle potato mixture into the heated skillet, spreading each portion into thin, circular shapes, allowing 2-3 pancakes to cook simultaneously while maintaining sufficient spacing.
- Cooking Technique: Fry pancakes until golden-brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side, adjusting heat to prevent burning and ensure consistent coloration throughout the cooking process.
- Final Presentation: Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, replenishing skillet with butter-oil mixture as needed to complete the batch, maintaining consistent cooking quality.
- Serving Suggestion: Plate steaming pancakes immediately, accompanied by traditional garnishes like applesauce or sour cream, creating an appetizing and authentic German culinary experience.
Notes
- -Maximize Moisture Removal: Squeeze grated potatoes and onions thoroughly in a clean kitchen cloth to prevent soggy pancakes and achieve an irresistibly crisp exterior.
- -Balance Seasoning Carefully: Use nutmeg sparingly to enhance flavor without overpowering the potato’s natural taste; taste test the mixture before cooking for perfect seasoning.
- -Prevent Burning: Maintain consistent medium heat and watch pancakes closely, adjusting temperature to ensure golden-brown color without burning the delicate potato mixture.
- -Optimize Cooking Surface: Use a combination of butter and oil for better heat distribution and a more flavorful, evenly cooked pancake with a beautiful crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg