Reibekuchen (German Potato Pancakes)

This is an old family recipe that we've been making for decades. Make sure to use firm cooking potatoes. The amount of oats will depend on how watery your potatoes are. The mixture has to stick together.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 potato pancakes
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Ingredients

  • 20 medium potatoes

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 1 large egg

  • 5 tablespoons rolled oats, or more as needed

  • 4 tablespoons oil, or more as needed

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Peel potatoes and finely grate. Set grated potatoes onto a clean kitchen towel, twist to close, and press most of the liquid out of the potatoes, leaving only a little moisture.

  2. Mix pressed potatoes, onion, egg, and oats in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet. Shape small potato pancakes with 2 spoons out of the potato mixture and set into the hot oil. Bake in batches until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as necessary. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

399 Calories
7g Fat
78g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 399
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 78g 28%
Dietary Fiber 10g 35%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g 19%
Vitamin C 85mg 94%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 1831mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.