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Nutritional Values
350kcal
12gProtein
40gCarbs
15gFat
3gFibre
200 gServing
* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
Quarkkäulchen
How to order / say it
Say it
Quarkkäulchen — [KWARK-koyl-chen]
Order
I'd like some Quarkkäulchen, please.
Locally
Ich hätte gerne Quarkkäulchen, bitte.
Say locally
Golden, pan-fried potato and quark pancakes served sweet or savory.
Why try it?
Quarkkäulchen is a reflection of Saxony's agricultural traditions, utilizing staple ingredients like potatoes and quark. It's a versatile dish, enjoyed as a comforting breakfast or a dessert.
How it tastes
These pancakes have a crispy exterior with a soft, creamy interior. They can be either sweet, garnished with sugar and applesauce, or savory, accentuating the mild tang of quark.
Origin & History — first documented: 1700
Quarkkäulchen originates from Saxony and has been enjoyed since the 18th century as a humble yet satisfying farmer's meal. Its endurance as a popular dish highlights its role in regional daily life.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥕 400 g potatoes
- 🥛 250 g quark
- 🌾 100 g flour
- 🥚 2 pieces eggs
- 🍯 50 g sugar
- 🧂 2 g cinnamon
- 🥛 50 g butter
Method
- 1 Boil and mash potatoes; cool slightly.
- 2 Mix potatoes with quark, flour, eggs, sugar, and cinnamon.
- 3 Form small pancakes and fry in butter until golden brown.
- 4 Serve warm with desired sweet or savory toppings.
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