Craving authentic German flavors? Look no further than the beloved Kartoffelpuffer, also known as German potato pancakes. These savory and crispy patties are not only a staple in German cuisine but also a culinary delight enjoyed worldwide. Made with grated potatoes, flour, eggs, and seasonings, these pancakes offer a satisfying balance of textures and flavors. Whether you serve them as a main course or a delectable side dish, Kartoffelpuffer will surely tantalize your taste buds. So gather your ingredients and let's embark on a journey to master the art of cooking these delectable potato gems!
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KARTOFFELPUFFER GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES
Oktoberfest is the time of year to raise a glass of beer and chow down on kartoffelpuffer, also known as German potato pancakes.
Provided by Meghan Yager
Categories Oktoberfest
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place grated potatoes in a colander or clean dish towel and press or wring out the liquid with your hands.
- Add to a medium bowl with the onion, eggs, garlic, flour, and salt. Stir until well-combined. If the mixture is too wet, add flour by the teaspoonful and stir until the mixture is tacky.
- Add about 3-4 tablespoons canola oil to a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add ⅓- ½ cup scoops of the potato mixture to the pan. Flatten them into pancakes with the back of a spoon. You will need to work in batches, making sure not to crowd the pan.
- Fry about 3-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1-2 pancakes, Calories 219 calories, Sugar 1.4 g, Sodium 317 mg, Fat 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 4.5 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg
GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES (KARTOFFELPUFFER)
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Wash, peel, and coarsely grate the potatoes.
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean dishcloth or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much of the liquid as you can into a bowl.
- Let the liquid stand a few minutes, then carefully spoon out and discard the top layer of liquid, leaving the potato starch at the bottom of the bowl.
- Add the potatoes back to the starch.
- Grate the onion over the potatoes.
- Add the salt, pepper, nutmeg, and egg. Mix thoroughly.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, until it begins to shimmer.
- Drop about 1/2 cup of potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten with the back of a spoon. Fry, undisturbed, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, and serve hot with applesauce and sour cream, if you like. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 265 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 4 pancakes (4 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES - KARTOFFELPUFFER
Posting for ZWT 6 for Germany. Recipe states: German potato pancakes are a real treat and something Germans miss when they move away. Eating freshly made potato pancakes with applesauce in the out-of-doors at a weekly market or carnival is a wonderful way to do indulge. Now, you can also make them at home with this simple recipe for potato pancakes.
Provided by diner524
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel and grate potatoes (or use frozen or refrigerated hashbrowns). Place the grated potatoes in a clean dishcloth or cheesecloth and squeeze the liquid out of them into a bowl. Let the liquid stand a few minutes, then drain the liquid, leaving potato starch at the bottom of the bowl. Add the potatoes.
- Grate the onion over the potatoes. Add dried onion flakes for part or all of the onion, if you like. Add salt, pepper, nutmeg and egg. Mix thoroughly.
- Heat oil in a frying pan. You can use a non-stick pan and just a few drops of oil, if you wish, but for best results use 1/8 to 1/4 inch of oil.
- Using about 1/2 cup, drop the potato mixture into hot oil and flatten with the back of a spoon. Fry 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with applesauce and maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon.
GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES
These are a nice change from regular pancakes. They make a great dinner meal when served with bratwurst sausage. I spread mine with cranberry sauce and top with maple syrup.
Provided by SWIZZLESTICKS
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes Potato Pancake Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.7 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 245.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES - KARTOFFELPUFFER
Authentic recipe for German potato pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) - crispy, golden discs of fried grated potatoes with a soft inside. Popular snack at beer gardens and folk fests they also double as a side for roasts and brats. Yield is about 8-10 pancakes, depending on size.
Provided by CraftBeering
Categories Beer Garden Menu
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes*. Place in a colander or large sieve over appropriately sized bowl and let drain for 10-15 minutes. Press a couple of times to help the process along. (Alternatively, place the grated potatoes in a clean cheese cloth and squeeze out all the water.)
- Once most of the liquid from the potatoes has collected at the bottom of the bowl, move the drained potatoes to the side and either discard the liquid and reserve the starch settled underneath it or discard everything.**
- Beat the eggs with the salt, pepper, nutmeg and if using the 1 tbsp of corn or potato starch, then add to the potatoes.
- Heat 1/4 cup of cooking oil in a frying pan over medium to medium-high heat. When hot, add a large spoonful of potato egg mixture to the oil and flatten it out using the back of the spoon. (Do not overcrowd the pan).
- Fry until each side is golden and crispy, about 4 minutes per side, depending on how large the pancakes are.
- Drain the cooked potato pancakes over paper towels before serving. Serve while still hot with apple sauce or sour cream as a dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 93 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 641 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams unsaturated fat
KARTOFFELPUFFER (GERMAN POTATO PANCAKES) #SP5
Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. Simply Potatoes has made the preparation of a childhood favorite a snap, usually served with pork or veal dinner In Germany or as my adaption for a weekend breakfast as in attached picture... Traditional German Potato Pancakes were always served plain with Applesauce or with pork or veal dishes.
Provided by rexmudd_12095219
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 4 Pancakes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grate the onion on the large section of a box grater into a bowl to retain the onion juice.
- Add the Simply Potato hash browns, Mix in the eggs, sprinkle 1 Tablespoon Flour and 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder.
- Drop 1 Heaping tablespoon Hash browns into medium hot skillet with 8 tablespoons of oil. Spread outward to create a cake about only 1/16" thickness-do not crowd skillet. Crisp the bottom about 3 minutes, flip and cook about 2 minutes.
- Drain on paper towel; keep warm on wire rack in warm oven as you cook additional batches.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to grate the potatoes quickly and evenly.
- Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes to prevent the pancakes from becoming soggy.
- Add some grated onion or garlic to the potato mixture for extra flavor.
- Use a large skillet to cook the pancakes so that they have plenty of room to spread out.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the skillet, or the pancakes will not cook evenly.
- Cook the pancakes over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
- Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, applesauce, or bacon.
Conclusion:
Kartoffelpuffer, also known as German potato pancakes, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Kartoffelpuffer every time. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy potatoes, give Kartoffelpuffer a try!
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