German Kartoffelpuffer

Ingredients

• Potatoes

  800 g

  $1.04

• Onions

  1 medium

  $0.22

• Eggs

  1 large

  $0.24

• Plain flour

  2 tbsp

  $0.04

• Salt

  0.5 tsp

  $0.00

• Whole Nutmeg

  0.25 tsp

  $0.04

• Vegetable oil

  4 tbsp

  $0.18

• Sour cream

  100 g

  $0.70

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Preparation

1. 1

   Peel and grate the potatoes and onion coarsely into a clean kitchen towel.

2. 2

   Gather the corners of the towel and squeeze firmly over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible.

3. 3

   Transfer the squeezed mixture to a bowl, add egg, flour, salt, and freshly grated nutmeg, mixing thoroughly.

4. 4

   Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Drop generous spoonfuls of potato batter into the pan, flatten into thin patties, and fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side until crisp and golden brown.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels and serve piping hot with spoonfuls of sour cream.