Wednesday, March 14, 2012

German Potato Cakes

Potato Cakes make a great side dish, but can also be a nice option for a snack or brunch. I first tried them while visiting a Christmas German Market and I could not stop eating them! They are just great crunchy and full of flavor!
Germans usually serve them with some applesauce on the side and I know that kids just love them!






Ingredients:

  • 3-4 potatoes peeled
  • 1/2 onion finely chopped
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil 


Directions:

  1. Grate the raw potatoes, place them in a clean dishcloth and squeeze the liquid out of them on top of a bowl. Let the liquid stand for a couple of minutes so that the potato starch settles in the bottom of the bowl, drain the liquid not the starch and add the potatoes to it.
  2. Mix the onions with the potatoes and add the rest of the ingredients, let it rest for a couple of minutes.
  3. Heat the oil on a frying  pan.
  4. Using a measurement 1/2 cup, drip the mix in the oil and flatten with the back of a spoon. 
  5. Fry 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.




Tip: you could sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on top to add a more Christmasy touch.




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