Tastes of Travel - Reibekuchen (potato pancakes)

Recipe source: AmaWaterways Connections

Whip up a batch and bring the tastes of the Rhine to your home! Indulge in the classic pairing of reibekuchen mit apfelmus, or potato pancakes with applesauce. Most famous in the Rhineland, you’ll find these crispy fried potato pancakes sold in street stalls, especially in Cologne, Germany, the most famous of which is situated outside the Cologne railway station. 

Once considered a “peasant food” due to the accessibility and cheap pricing of potatoes, the meal grew to become a staple for German families. To this day, reibekuchen continue to be a perfectly scrumptious, affordable and versatile side dish.  Reibekuchen are arguably one of the best comfort foods to come out of Germany. This fried snack is hot, filling, and absolutely delicious! 

Ingredients  

• 3 lbs. potatoes 

• 2 onions 

• 2 eggs 

• Salt 

• Pepper 

• Applesauce

Directions

1. Peel and wash the potatoes.

2. Grate potatoes and strain through a cloth.

3. Finely chop the onions and add to the potato mixture.

4. Season with pepper and salt and add eggs. Blend well. 

5. Portion mixture with small ladle and fry in hot oil on both sides until golden-brown.

6. Serve with applesauce.