Rohe Kartoffel Küchelchen
(Raw Potato Patties)
6 large potatoes, grated
1 medium-sized onion, if desired
3 eggs, well beaten
1 tablespoon flour
1 tablespoon fine cracker crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
Drain potatoes well in sieve by pressing out water. Put into mixing bowl and add other ingredients. Stir until well mixed. Drop by tablespoons into hot fat, smooth into patties, and fry slowly until golden brown. Serve with apple sauce.
This recipe is from the Amana Colony Recipes cookbook and is reprinted with the permission of the Homestead Welfare Club. Zuber’s is located in Homestead and we serve our guests traditional recipes such as these.
The book is a collection of traditional Amana Colonies recipes and features family-size recipes of the foods prepared and served in the Amana villages for over a century. The recipes were compiled by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Homestead Welfare Club. To purchase a copy of the book, please contact Elaine Zuber at dzubs@southslope.net or 319-622-3099.
