Several Eastern European countries have their own take on potato pancakes including Germany. This simple recipe for German potato pancakes called kartoffelpuffer (kar‧tof‧fel‧puf‧fer) is easy enough to make at home and the golden brown crispy fried pancakes are a real treat served perfectly with homemade applesauce (which cuts down on the greasiness) or sour cream.
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German Potato Pancakes | Kartoffelpuffer | Reibekuchen Homemade
Eating freshly made potato pancakes with apple sauce at local weekly markets Christmas markets or during carnival or Fasching are some of the ways Germans enjoy this favorite traditional snack. These potato pancakes are also eaten as a side dish with meats such as roasted chicken or pork. Serve them as part of a delicious dinner or make smaller pancakes and serve them as a starter; kartoffelpuffer are also delicious at brunch when garnished with a poached egg.
The fir eats / Diana Chistruga
"These potato pancakes are quick to make and come out crispy and delicious. Serve with traditional sides like applesauce and sour cream. Customize the recipe by adding herbs to the bowl before baking and sprinkling with a pinch of parsley or another herb of your choice." —Diana Andrews
