Alternative names | Kartoffelpuffer |
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Type | Fritter, street food |
Place of origin | Germany |
Region or state | Rheinland |
Main ingredients | Potatoes |
Reibekuchen (ⓘ) are German potato pancakes, also known as Kartoffelpuffer (ⓘ). [1] They are common in many areas of Germany, the name "Reibekuchen" being characteristic to the Rheinland area. Reibekuchen may be served with apple sauce, pumpernickel bread, treacle, or with Maggi-brand seasoning sauce. They are often sold at street fairs and markets, such as Christmas markets in Germany.
As Riefkuukskes (ⓘ) they are also considered to be a local dish in neighboring Gelderland, The Netherlands. [2] [3] [4] [5]