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Vegan German Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce recipe by Safe Plated

Vegan German Potato Pancakes with Apple Sauce

Crispy potato pancakes, a German classic, made vegan with simple substitutions and served with sweet apple sauce.

45m4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-freeEGG-free
320 cal|5g protein|45g carbs|14g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 medium Onion, grated
  • 2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
  • 6 tablespoons Water
  • 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Applesauce

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

Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with the 6 tablespoons of water. Stir them together and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. It will become thick, like an egg substitute.
  2. 2In a large bowl, add the 4 medium potatoes that have been peeled and grated. Add the 1 medium onion, also grated. Add the thickened flaxseed mixture, the 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour, the 1 teaspoon of salt, the 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and the 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Mix everything together until it is well combined.
  3. 3Place a large skillet on the stovetop and add the 1/4 cup of vegetable oil. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 175°C.
  4. 4Carefully drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Use the back of the spoon to gently flatten each portion into a pancake shape.
  5. 5Cook the potato pancakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. They are ready when they turn a deep golden brown and feel crispy to the touch.
  6. 6Remove the cooked potato pancakes from the skillet and place them on a plate. Serve the potato pancakes hot with the 1 cup of applesauce on the side.

Substitutions

Egg → Flaxseed meal + Water (Flax egg)(avoids Egg)

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