German Kartoffelpuffer

Method

1. 1
   • potato 1 kg
   • onion 1

   Grate and drain the potatoes — Grate the potatoes and onion coarsely. Pile into a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much liquid as possible.

2. 2
   • potato 1 kg
   • onion 1
   • egg 2
   • wheat flour 3 tbsp
   • salt 1 tsp
   • ground nutmeg ¼ tsp

   Mix the potato batter — Mix the squeezed potato and onion with the eggs, flour, salt, and nutmeg until well combined into a thick batter.

3. 3
   • vegetable oil 1¼ dl

   Fry the potato cakes — Heat a generous layer of oil in a large frying pan. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture in and flatten slightly, frying for 3-4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.

   ⏱12 min
4. 4
   • apple sauce 200 g
   • sour cream 100 g

   Drain and serve — Drain on paper towels and keep warm while you fry the remaining batches. Serve hot with apple sauce and sour cream.