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Dairy-Free Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes) with Applesauce recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Kartoffelpuffer (Potato Pancakes) with Applesauce

Classic German potato pancakes, traditionally fried and served with applesauce. This recipe is dairy-free and nut-free and uses a flax egg as a binder.

40m4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-freeNUTS-free
250 cal|5g protein|35g carbs|10g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 medium Onion, grated
  • 1 tbsp Flaxseed Meal
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (Gluten-Free)
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • for frying Vegetable Oil
  • for serving Applesauce

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, combine the 1 tbsp Flaxseed Meal and 3 tbsp Water. Stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken into a gel.
  2. 2Place the about 910 g Potatoes, peeled and grated, into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth. Squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
  3. 3In a large bowl, combine the squeezed about 910 g Potatoes, the 1/2 medium Onion (grated), the prepared flaxseed gel, the 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (Gluten-Free), and salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until just combined.
  4. 4Pour enough Vegetable Oil into a large skillet to cover the bottom by about 0.635 cm. Heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers, approximately 175°C.
  5. 5Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Use the back of the spoon to flatten each spoonful slightly into a pancake shape.
  6. 6Fry the potato pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy. You should hear a gentle sizzle as they cook.
  7. 7Remove the cooked potato pancakes from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining potato mixture.
  8. 8Serve the Dairy-Free Kartoffelpuffer hot with the Applesauce.

Substitutions

Flaxseed Meal + Water → (avoids Dairy)

Replaces egg, helps bind the potato mixture.

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