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Bavarian Kartoffelpuffer, Reibekuchen, Reiberdatschi - Potato Pancakes Recipe
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German Kartoffelpuffer (Reibekuchen, Reiberdatschi) are home-made potato pancakes
served either as a side to a garden salad or alone with applesauce or berry jam
on the side. They are light in texture. Try them as an alternative new side to
your favorite salad on a meat-less day, you won't be disappointed.
Ingredients:
1 kg (2.2 lbs) potatoes (Russet)
1 - 2 tablespoons thick sour
cream
1 egg
2 - 3 tablespoons flour or instant grits
pinch
salt
1 medium onion (optional)
light canola oil
Preparation
Peal and rinse the potatoes. Grate the potatoes using a box grater or a food
processor with a grating attachment. Let potatoes drain in a sieve if they
contain a lot of water. Transfer grated potatoes into a bowl and mix the sour
cream into the potatoes immediately, this prevents the potatoes from browning
(oxidation), add the egg, flour (or grits), salt and grated onion (optional).
Mix everything well
until all is combined. Potato mixture can be drained at this point again if it
has too much liquid. Preheat a non-stick skillet with the oil on medium-high.
Reduce to medium-low and add the mixture into the hot oil (10 cm or 2-3 inches
in diameter) and press flat with a spatula. Fry until golden on the bottom then
flip and finish the other side until golden as well. Let pancakes drain on a
plate with paper towels.
Serve with a garden salad or alone with some
apple sauce or berry jam on the side.
Photo: Fotolia, Bavarian Kitchen
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