Also called Kartoffelpuffer or Reiberdatschi in German and Latkes in Sweden. The term “Reibekuchen” is used when you add some bacon
It’s an easy dish and could be served as an Appetizer with applesauce or sour cream
Preparation of Potato Pancakes
The dish is prepared from raw peeled potatoes and onions. The potatoes are grated coarsely or fine to your preference. The squeezed out potatoes are mixed with flour, salt and egg. Typical, spices are salt and pepper, maybe nutmeg and parsley. The mixture is dropped by a spoon into hot clarified butter or cooking oil, pressed down a bit with a spatula and fried until crispy. When adding bacon to this recipe, the term”Reibekuchen” is used. Typical side dishes are applesauce, sour cream and smoked salmon.
I used a Mandoline slicer from Amazon like this one
Potato Pancakes or Kartoffelpuffer
December 13, 2018
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- Dash of black pepper
- 2 tbsp flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
Persons
6
Serving Size
1 serving
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
6 minutes
Total Time
51 minutes
Can be a quick meal or appetizer. Typical side dishes are applesauce, sour cream and smoked salmon. When adding bacon to this recipe, the term”Reibekuchen” is used.
I used a Mandoline Slicer from Amazon like this one to grate the potatoes
I used a Mandoline Slicer from Amazon like this one to grate the potatoes
Instructions
- Peel and grate potatoes with the yellow onion into a large bowl.
- Cover with cold water and let sit for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Drain off any excess liquid in a sieve, or squeeze in a cotton towel (flour towel)
- Mix in egg, salt, and black pepper.
- Add enough flour to make mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons.
- Warm up oven and turn low, about 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
- Heat about a 1/4 inch oil in skillet over medium high heat.
- Drop two or three 1/4 cup mounds into hot oil and press down to make 1/2 inch thick pancakes.
- Fry, turning once until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towel lined plate.
- Place in oven. to keep warm.
Notes
Keep warm in the oven until serving
Calories
584
24%
Fat
42 g
64%
Saturated
3.0 g
15%
Carbs
47 g
15%
Protein
6.4 g
Fiber
6.0 g
24%
Sugar
2.7 g
Sodium
413 mg
17%
Trans fat
0.3 g
Cholesterol
26 mg
8.7%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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