German Potato Pancakes

Certainly! Here’s a recipe for traditional German Potato Pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer or Reibekuchen:

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Sour cream, applesauce, or your preferred topping for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potatoes: Grate the peeled potatoes using a box grater or a food processor fitted with a grating blade. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer the squeezed potatoes to a large mixing bowl.
2. Combine Ingredients: To the grated potatoes, add the finely grated onion, lightly beaten eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined. The flour helps bind the ingredients together and adds some crispiness to the pancakes.
3. Heat Oil: In a large skillet or frying pan, heat enough vegetable oil over medium-high heat to cover the bottom of the pan. You want the oil to be hot but not smoking.
4. Form Pancakes: Once the oil is hot, take about 1/4 cup of the potato mixture and form it into a flat pancake shape, squeezing out any excess liquid. Carefully place the pancake into the hot oil. You can fit multiple pancakes in the pan, but make sure they have enough space around them for flipping.
5. Fry Pancakes: Cook the potato pancakes for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to carefully flip them halfway through cooking. You may need to adjust the heat to prevent burning.
6. Drain and Serve: Once the potato pancakes are cooked to your liking, remove them from the pan and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. Serve: Serve the German Potato Pancakes hot with sour cream, applesauce, or your preferred topping. They are delicious as a side dish or even as a main course.
8. Enjoy! Enjoy your homemade German Potato Pancakes with your favorite accompaniments. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a comforting snack.

These potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a wonderful flavor from the grated onion. They are a classic comfort food that’s sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Guten Appetit!