Kartoffelpuffer (German Potato Pancakes)

Mains
Party
Sides/Snacks
Vegetarian
Western

Easy Level:

Easy

Cook Time:

30 Mins

Servings:

3-4 Pax

Golden, crispy, and ready in 30 minutes: the kartoffelpuffer is the perfect complement for your bratwurst and sauerkraut this Oktoberfest. 

And no German feast is complete with ice-cold Erdinger Weissbier 🍺 with smooth banana and clove notes, this classic brew is a perfect match for crispy potato pancakes and bratwurst. Prost!   

Ingredients

Adjust Servings
US / Metric
0.00
kg
kg
Peeled potatoes
0.00
kg
kg
Peeled potatoes
0.00
small
small
Yellow onion
0.00
small
small
Yellow onion
0.00
large
large
Eggs
0.00
large
large
Eggs
0.00
g
g
Plain flour
0.00
g
g
Plain flour
0.00
tsp
tsp
Nutmeg powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Nutmeg powder
0.00
tsp
tsp
Salt
0.00
tsp
tsp
Salt
Oil, for frying
Oil, for frying
Bratwurst, for serving
Bratwurst, for serving
Sauerkraut, for serving
Sauerkraut, for serving

Steps

1

Finely shred potatoes and onions directly onto a colander.
Finely shred potatoes and onions directly onto a colander.
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2

Squeeze out as much water from the mixture by either pressing down on the colander or wringing out with your hands.
Squeeze out as much water from the mixture by either pressing down on the colander or wringing out with your hands.
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3

Add eggs, flour, nutmeg powder, and salt into drained mixture. Knead slightly until it turns tacky.
Add eggs, flour, nutmeg powder, and salt into drained mixture. Knead slightly until it turns tacky.
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4

Over medium high heat, place small handfuls of the shredded potato mixture into the pan and flatten to 4-5cm thickness with either the back of your hand or a spoon.
Over medium high heat, place small handfuls of the shredded potato mixture into the pan and flatten to 4-5cm thickness with either the back of your hand or a spoon.
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5

Fry both sides for 3-5 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
Fry both sides for 3-5 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
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6

When done, place on either a wire rack or paper towels to drain off excess oil.
When done, place on either a wire rack or paper towels to drain off excess oil.
Mark as completed

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