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Kartoffelpuffer

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Kartoffelpuffer

Side Dish
⏱ 25 min
👥 Serves 2
Difficulty ⭐

Grated potato fried until crisp — a German-style potato pancake.

#Germany#Potato#ChristmasMarket#StreetFood#Classic
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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

A German home dish made by mixing grated raw potato with flour and egg, then frying flat. Depending on the region, it's known by different names like "Reibekuchen" or "Reiberdatschi," though the method is essentially the same. A classic at Christmas market stalls, whether to top it with sweet applesauce or savory sour cream varies by region and personal preference. The crisp exterior and chewy interior are the main appeal.

🌆 Where it's eaten: At a winter Christmas market, the sizzling sound and aroma of Kartoffelpuffer frying on the griddle bring warmth amid the cold air.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Grate the potato and onion, and squeeze out the excess liquid firmly.

  2. Add egg and flour to a bowl, mix well, and season with salt.

  3. Heat plenty of oil in a pan, scoop the batter with a ladle, and spread flat.

  4. Fry both sides until golden and crisp.

  5. Drain and plate.

  6. Top with applesauce or sour cream to finish, as desired.

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