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Rezepte aus der Kindheit: Bechamelkartoffeln

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🌍Authentic German recipe from a Germany-based creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Creamed Potatoes

Cultural Context

Creamed potatoes, or "Kartoffeln in Sahnesoße," have deep roots in German cuisine, often served as a comforting side dish during family meals and festive occasions. This dish showcases the simplicity and heartiness of potatoes, enhanced by the richness of cream and butter. Today, variations exist across many cultures, with creamed potatoes being a beloved comfort food in various forms worldwide.

GermanDEside
40 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
12 mittelgroße Kartoffeln
30 g Butter
1 Zwiebel, klein gewürfelt
25 g Mehl
150 ml Gemüsebrühe
250 ml Milch
2 Lorbeerblätter
4 Wacholderbeeren
6 Essiggürkchen
3 EL Essig

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

1

Boil the potatoes until tender and then peel them.

2

In a pan, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent.

3

Add the flour to the pan and stir to create a roux.

4

Gradually add the vegetable broth and milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.

5

Add the bay leaves and juniper berries to the sauce for flavor.

6

Chop the pickles and add them to the sauce along with the vinegar.

7

Combine the sauce with the peeled potatoes and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingsautéing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Creamed Mashed PotatoesKartoffeln in Sahnesoße
Local Name: Rahmkartoffeln

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