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Vegan German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) recipe by Safe Plated

Vegan German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer)

Crispy and savory potato pancakes, a German classic, made vegan and gluten-free.

20m prep + 25m cook4 servings
250 cal|5g protein|35g carbs|10g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Potatoes
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1/4 cup Tapioca Starch
  • 2 tbsp Potato Starch
  • 2 tbsp Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Canola Oil

Instructions

  1. 1Peel and grate the potatoes and onion. Squeeze out excess moisture using a cheesecloth or clean towel.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with tapioca starch, potato starch, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening slightly to form pancakes.
  5. 5Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. 6Serve hot with applesauce or vegan sour cream.

Substitutions

Wheat FlourTapioca Starch

Gluten-free binding

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