Crêpes de pommes de terre allemandes (Reibekuchen) Recipe
Learn how to make traditional German potato pancakes, known as ‘Crêpes de pommes de terre allemandes’ or ‘Reibekuchen’. These crispy and flavorful pancakes are a perfect savory or sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Pancakes:
- 1 pound potatoes
- 1 small onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper (for savory pancakes)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 medium egg
- Frying oil
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash and peel the potatoes. Peel and grate the onion.
- Grate Potatoes: Grate the potatoes using a four-sided grater. Grate the onion as well. If grating the onion is difficult, finely chop it with a knife.
- Drain Excess Liquid: If there is excess water in the potatoes, drain some of it out.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with salt, pepper (if using), flour, and egg. Mix well until a cohesive batter forms.
- Fry Pancakes: Heat oil in a pan. Spoon 2 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the pan. Ensure pancakes are not too thick for even cooking. Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side). Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Keep warm in a preheated oven.
- Repeat and Serve: Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed. Serve the potato pancakes immediately with applesauce for a sweet option or with sour cream, yogurt, or quark for a savory twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: German potato pancakes, Reibekuchen, potato fritters, traditional German cuisine
