Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes)
Applesauce is the perfect foil for these savory, golden fried pancakes, a mix of starchy potatoes, flour, and eggs. This recipe first appeared in our December 2012 issue along with Todd Coleman's story Bavarian Dream.
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Credit: Todd Coleman
INGREDIENTS
3 large russet potatoes (about 2½ lb.)2 medium yellow onions ⅓ cup flour
3 eggs
Kosher salt, to taste
Ground white pepper, to taste
Canola oil, for frying
Applesauce, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Peel potatoes and onions, and finely grate using a box grater. Place in a strainer set over a bowl and let drain, squeezing mixture until dry; transfer to another bowl. Slowly pour off the water from squeezing the potatoes until you reach the milky starch at the bottom of the bowl; pour this on top of the drained potato mixture. Add flour and eggs, and season with salt and white pepper; mix until evenly combined.2. Heat ¼ cup oil in an 8" skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, measure out ½ cup potato mixture, and use your hands to flatten it into a 4–5" pancake; add to skillet, and fry, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet, and repeat with more oil, as needed, and remaining potato mixture. Serve pancakes with applesauce on the side.
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Its right after the amount of onion, 1/3 cup flour.
Use Potato Starch. It's used at Passover, but should be available all year round at your grocery store.