German Potato Pancakes | Kartoffelpuffer | Reibekuchen Homemade

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.

Finely grate 2 large potatoes and roughly grate 2 large potatoes and 1 small onion.

Season the grated mixture with salt and pepper to taste.

Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1 egg to the mixture and combine well.

Heat oil in a skillet for frying.

Spoon portions of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Serve hot with apple sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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