Kartoffelpuffer

After visiting Oktoberfest and tasting all the delicious German food, I thought I would recreate my own Kartoffelpuffer recipe at home. I used Butter Gold potatoes which made them delicious, crispy and flavourful. These traditional potato pancakes are frequently found at Christmas markets and best served with apple sauce and a dusting of icing sugar.

Makes 6

Ingredients

3 medium Butter Gold potatoes

1 medium egg

1 tsp nutmeg

1 tsp cinnamon

Half a large brown onion

Pinch of sea salt

Olive oil

Icing sugar and apple sauce for serving

Method

1. Wash and peel the potatoes and then finely grate them into a bowl.

2. Using a cheese cloth, thoroughly drain the liquid out of the grated potato.

3. Place the drained grated potatoes in a medium-sized bowl with the grated onion, egg, nutmeg, cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt and mix until coated.

4. Using your hands, work the potato into 6 even sized potato balls.

5. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, add in the 3 potato balls and flatten into pancakes with the back of a spoon.

6. Fry on both sides for 3-5 minutes until the Kartoffelpuffers are golden brown and crispy.

7. Remove from the skillet and place them on paper towels.

8. Serve immediately whilst hot with apple sauce and a dusting of icing sugar.