The Cultural Dish

German potato pancakes are a real treat and something Germans miss when they move away. Eating freshly made potato pancakes with applesauce in the out-of-doors at a weekly market or carneval is a wonderful way to do indulge,

Ingredients:

• -3 russet potatoes (roughly 2 - 2.5lbs)
• -1 large onion
• -3 eggs, beaten
• -1 teaspoon salt
• -Optional: 1/3 cup flour or potato starch 
• -Canola oil 
• -Applesauce 

Directions:

1. Peel and grate the potatoes and onion and place in a strainer since they will be very watery.  Let them sit for about 10 minutes. You could also ring them out in a paper towel if you are in a rush.  It is okay if they are still watery.  I have skipped this step all together a couple of times when I was in a real rush. 
2. Transfer the potato and onion mixture to a bowl and mix in the salt and eggs.  If using the flour, mix that in too. Set aside. 

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