Kartoffelpuffer nach alter Art

Ingredients:

• 4 large potatoes
• 1 onion
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Potatoes:
   • Peel and grate the potatoes using a coarse grater. You can also use a food processor for this step.
   • Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This helps in getting crispier Kartoffelpuffer.
2. Chop the Onion:
   • Finely chop the onion.
3. Mixing the Batter:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, eggs, and flour.
   • Season the mixture with salt and pepper according to your taste.
   • Mix everything well until you have a thick batter.
4. Heat the Oil:
   • In a large frying pan, heat enough vegetable oil over medium-high heat to cover the bottom of the pan.
5. Frying the Kartoffelpuffer:
   • Once the oil is hot, spoon the batter into the pan, forming small pancakes. Flatten them with the back of the spoon.
   • Fry until the edges are golden brown, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
   • Carefully flip the Kartoffelpuffer using a spatula and fry the other side until it’s also golden brown and the potatoes are cooked through.
6. Draining Excess Oil:
   • Place the cooked Kartoffelpuffer on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the Kartoffelpuffer nach alter Art hot, with applesauce or sour cream on the side for dipping.

Enjoy your delicious and crispy Kartoffelpuffer nach alter Art!