Description
These crispy German potato pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) feature a sweet caramelized onion swirl and a tangy yogurt sauce, offering a delightful blend of textures and flavors. They’re perfect as a main course, side dish, or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1.1 lb) Russet Potatoes: peeled and grated
- 1 Medium Onion (≈150 g / 5 oz): finely chopped
- 1 Large Onion (≈200 g / 7 oz): thinly sliced
- 80 g (⅔ cup) All-Purpose Flour: for binding
- 2 Large Eggs: for richness and structure
- 60 ml (¼ cup) Whole Milk: adds moisture
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Salt, plus pinch for sauce: enhances flavor
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) Black Pepper: adds warmth
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil, plus extra for pan: for sautéing and frying
- 1 tbsp (15 g) Butter: adds richness to onions
- 1 tsp (5 g) Brown Sugar: aids caramelization
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) Thyme Leaves: complements onions
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Plain Yogurt: creamy sauce base
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Juice: brightens sauce
- 1 tbsp (5 g) Dill: adds fresh flavor to sauce
- Chives: for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Grate and squeeze out excess moisture from potatoes.
- Caramelize Onions: Sauté sliced onion with sugar and thyme until golden brown.
- Make Batter: Combine potatoes, chopped onion, flour, eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Incorporate Onions: Fold half of caramelized onions into batter.
- Cook Pancakes: Fry ¼-cup portions of batter until golden and crisp.
- Add Swirl: Top pancakes with remaining caramelized onions during cooking.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and salt.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve with sauce and chives.
Notes
Squeezing out excess moisture from the potatoes is crucial for achieving crispy pancakes. Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 pancakes
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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