How to make Reibekuchen - a.k.a. Kartoffelpuffer

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

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

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with less fat.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while canola is budget-friendly.

onion

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: leeks

Green onions add freshness, while leeks are often less expensive.

Grate the potatoes and place them in a bowl.

Finely chop the onion and add it to the grated potatoes.

Add the egg, corn starch, salt, and black pepper to the potato mixture and mix well.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet for frying.

Scoop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten them slightly.

Fry the pancakes until golden brown and crispy on both sides.

Serve hot with herb quark dip or apple sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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