Description
Crispy golden reibekuchen showcase German comfort food at its finest, delighting palates with potato pancake perfection. Sour cream and applesauce complement these irresistible treats, inviting you to savor authentic flavors straight from a German kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium-sized potatoes (about 2 pounds / 907 grams), peeled and grated
- 1 medium onion, finely grated or chopped
- 1 large egg
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or parsley
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil
- Sour cream (for serving)
- Applesauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Meticulously grate raw potatoes into ultra-thin strips, then vigorously squeeze out excess liquid using a clean kitchen towel to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Finely mince onions and blend thoroughly with the drained potato shreds, creating a harmonious base mixture.
- Incorporate egg, flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper into the potato-onion blend, whisking until achieving a consistent, smooth texture that holds together perfectly.
- Warm vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to approximately 350°F, ensuring the surface shimmers with readiness for frying.
- Carefully drop spoonfuls of potato mixture into the hot oil, gently pressing each portion into a thin, circular shape using a spatula.
- Fry each pancake for 3-4 minutes per side, watching for a deep golden-brown color and crisp, lacy edges that signal perfect doneness.
- Transfer freshly fried reibekuchen onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain optimal crunchiness.
- Serve immediately alongside tangy sour cream and sweet applesauce, presenting a classic German comfort dish with contrasting accompaniments.
Notes
- Squeeze potatoes thoroughly to ensure maximum crispiness and prevent soggy pancakes.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or paprika for extra flavor depth and aromatic complexity.
- Keep oil temperature consistent around 350-375°F to achieve perfectly golden, crisp edges without burning.
- Customize dietary needs by using gluten-free flour or replacing egg with a flax egg for vegan variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg