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Nutritional Values

🔥420kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑24gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

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🌾 Gluten 🥚 Eggs

Cologne Potato Pancake

How to order / say it
Say it Kölner Reibekuchen — [KURL-ner RY-beh-koo-chen]
Order I'd like the Cologne Potato Pancakes, please.
Locally Ich hätte gern die Kölner Reibekuchen, bitte.
Say locally

Crispy fried pancakes made from grated potatoes.

Why try it?

Reibekuchen showcases the region's love for simple, hearty fare that satisfies. Widely served during Christmas markets and street festivals, these pancakes are a quintessential taste of Cologne street food culture.

How it tastes

The pancakes are crispy on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy inside. They have a comforting potato flavor accentuated by a hint of sweetness and savory notes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Originating in the Rhineland during the early 20th century, Reibekuchen was developed as an economical dish that transformed humble ingredients into a satisfying meal. Over time, it became a beloved street food.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 500 g potato
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🌾 50 g flour
  • 🧄 50 g onion
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🫒 100 ml oil

Method

  1. 1 Grate potatoes and mix with grated onion, flour, and egg.
  2. 2 Season the mixture with salt.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a pan and drop spoonfuls of the mixture.
  4. 4 Fry until golden brown on both sides.

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