Kartoffelpuffer

Ingredients

• Applesauce - 1/2 cup, for serving
• Sour cream - 1/2 cup, for serving
• Vegetable oil - 1/4 cup, for frying
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• All - purpose flour - 1/4 cup
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Onion - 1 medium, grated
• Potatoes - 4 large, peeled and grated

Instructions

1. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, beaten egg, flour, and salt. Mix well.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten them with the back of a spoon to form pancakes.
5. Cook the pancakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
6. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
7. Serve the kartoffelpuffer hot with sour cream and applesauce on the side.