German potato fritters (Kartoffelpuffer)

Name: German potato fritters (Kartoffelpuffer)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 800 g waxy potatoes, peeled; 1 onion; 2 eggs; 3 tbsp plain flour; Salt and pepper; Nutmeg; Oil for frying; Apple sauce and sour cream for serving

Prep time

15 min

Cook time

20 min

Servings

Total time

35 min

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Crispy German potato fritters, similar to rösti, made from grated raw potato and fried in oil. Serve sweet with apple sauce or savoury with sour cream.

Ingredients

800 g waxy potatoes, peeled
1 onion
2 eggs
3 tbsp plain flour
Salt and pepper
Nutmeg
Oil for frying
Apple sauce and sour cream for serving

Method

Grate the potatoes and onion. Wring out as much moisture as possible using a clean towel.
Mix with eggs, flour, salt, pepper and a little nutmeg.
Heat a good layer of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
Place large spoonfuls into the pan and flatten. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden.
Keep warm in the oven while frying the rest.
Serve with apple sauce (traditional sweet version) or sour cream.

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Grate the potatoes and onion. Wring out as much moisture as possible using a clean towel.
2
Mix with eggs, flour, salt, pepper and a little nutmeg.
3
Heat a good layer of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
4
Place large spoonfuls into the pan and flatten. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden.

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This recipe is written for 4 servings and Swedish kitchen measures.
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