German Potato Pancakes Recipe (Kartoffelpuffer)
Crunchy bits of grated potatoes in pancake form --- these delicious German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) are so easy to prepare. Few ingredients, minimal preparation, and always a hit with kids and adults!
Servings: 8
Calories: 45kcal
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet (10.25 inch)
Ingredients
- 1/2 kilo potatoes, peeled, washed and grated
- 2 medium egg yolks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- pinch nutmeg
- salt and pepper, to season
Instructions
- Use a clean kitchen towel to wrap the grated potatoes.
- Squeeze as much liquid as you can out of the potatoes.
- Transfer the squeezed potatoes into a medium-sized bowl and add salt, pepper, a pinch of nutmeg, and yolks.
- Mix evenly.
- Using a medium to a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is ready, use a spoon to scoop a portion of the potato pancake mixture and place it carefully in the pan.
- Use the same spoon to flatten the pancake and form it into a round shape.
- Repeat until enough potato pancakes are in the pan --- and try to keep some distance in between.
- Cook kartoffelpuffer on both sides, then remove them once they're golden in color.
- Place the potato pancakes on kitchen paper to drain any excess oil.
- Serve your kartoffelpuffer right away --- with some applesauce, as the locals do.
Video
Notes
- Cook's Tip #1: Squeeze the liquid out of the potatoes in batches. I find that easier to handle than trying to finish it all in one go.
- Cook's Tip #2: Feel free to form bigger pancakes if that's how you prefer your kartoffelpuffer to be.
- Cook's Tip #3: Although you don't have to use a lot of oil for frying the potato pancakes, do not hesitate to add a bit more if you feel it's needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg