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Rhenish Reibekuchen

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A potato pancake/fritter commonly consumed at street fairs (Kirmes) in North Rhine-Westphalia, usually served with applesauce. Although known throughout Germany, its preparation in the Rhine region is special.

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Rheinische Reibekuchen, which tempts you with its smell while wandering the streets of North Rhine-Westphalia, is made by frying grated potatoes and onions. It is also one of the stars of Germany's Christmas markets. To find the locations of the fairgrounds, you can check the event squares via the Map.

This snack, unique to the region, is consumed especially with sweet apple purée or black bread and beet syrup around North Rhine-Westphalia. Its warm and crispy texture warms you up in cold weather.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg potatoes
  • 2 onions
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons of flour
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt, grated nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Finely grate the potatoes and onions and squeeze out the excess water with your hands.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the grated mixture, eggs, flour, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. Heat the oil thoroughly in a large pan.
  4. Take a spoonful of the potato mixture, place it in the pan, and flatten it slightly.
  5. Fry both sides until golden brown and let rest on a paper towel. Serve hot with applesauce.

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