Authentic German Potato Pancakes - Kartoffelpuffer Recipe (ASMR)

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while frozen hash browns save prep time.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with less fat.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan binder, while aquafaba is an inexpensive egg substitute.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a healthier fat option, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or micro grater.

Place grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel or cheese cloth and squeeze out excess moisture.

Transfer drained mixture to a bowl and add the egg, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper; mix until combined.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Spoon portions of the potato mixture into the skillet, flattening them slightly.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve hot with applesauce, sour cream, or other toppings as desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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