German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) with Two Toppings
German Potato Pancakes can be served either with savory (sour cream) or with sweet (applesauce) toppings. They are great both ways!
Cuisine German
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 4people
Calories 374kcal
Author CookingTheGlobe
Ingredients
For the pancakes:
8potatoes(about 3 ½ lb or 1.6kg)
2largeeggs, separated
1largeonion, finely chopped
2tablespoonsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonsalt
1teaspoonground pepper
2tablespoonschopped parsley
1teaspoonpaprika
oil, for frying
sour cream, for serving
chives, for serving
For the applesauce:
4apples, peeled and chopped
¾cupwater
¼cupsugar
½teaspoonground cinnamon
Instructions
The pancakes
Grate the potatoes using the largest size on a grater. Put into a colander and press out the liquid. Transfer to a large bowl.
Separate the eggs and add the egg yolks to the potato mixture while beating the egg whites in another bowl until soft peaks and setting aside. Add the onion, flour, salt, ground pepper, parsley, and paprika to the potato mixture. Now stir in the beaten egg whites until combined.
Heat the oil in a skillet. Using a spoon drop the potato batter of desired size and spread out to a circle. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve with sour cream and chives or applesauce. Enjoy!
The applesauce
In a saucepan, add all the ingredients for the applesauce. Cook over medium heat, covered, for about 20 minutes. Mash with a fork or potato masher.
Notes
Pancakes adapted from "A Family Legacy of Great Home Cooks" by Susan B. White; Applesauce adapted from Allrecipes