German Potato Pancakes Kartoffelpuffer

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Posting for zwt 6 for germany. recipe states: german potato pancakes are a real treat and something germans miss when they move away. Eating freshly made potato pancakes with applesauce in the out-of-doors at a weekly market or carnival is a wonderful way to do indulge. Now, you can also make them at home with this simple recipe for potato pancakes.

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Steps

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Peel and grate potatoes.

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Place the grated potatoes in a clean dishcloth or cheesecloth and squeeze the liquid out of them into a bowl.

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Let the liquid stand a few minutes , then drain the liquid , leaving potato starch at the bottom of the bowl.

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Add the potatoes.

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Grate the onion over the potatoes.

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Add dried onion flakes for part or all of the onion , if you like.

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Add salt , pepper , nutmeg and egg.

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Mix thoroughly.

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Heat oil in a frying pan.

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You can use a non-stick pan and just a few drops of oil , if you wish , but for best results use 1 / 8 to 1 / 4 inch of oil.

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Using about 1 / 2 cup , drop the potato mixture into hot oil and flatten with the back of a spoon.

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Fry 4-5 minutes on each side , or until golden brown.

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Drain on paper towels and serve hot with applesauce and maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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Ingredients

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potato, onion, salt, ground pepper, nutmeg, egg, oil