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Upper Lusatian Quarkkeulchen — traditional dish from Upper Lusatia, Germany
Snack Vegetarian

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪7gProtein
🌾45gCarbs
🥑5gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️150 gServing

* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy 🌾 Gluten

Upper Lusatian Quarkkeulchen

How to order / say it
Say it Oberlausitzer Quarkkeulchen — [OH-ber-LOW-sit-zer KWARK-koyl-chen]
Order I'd like some Upper Lusatian Quarkkeulchen, please.
Locally Ich hätte gerne ein paar Oberlausitzer Quarkkeulchen, bitte.
Say locally

A fried potato dough pattie with a sweet and tangy quark filling.

Why try it?

This dish exemplifies the resourcefulness and creativity found in Saxon cuisine, merging simple ingredients into a delicious, comforting treat. It's a nostalgic taste of home for many Saxons, reflecting the region's agricultural roots.

How it tastes

Quarkkeulchen has a delicate crisp exterior and a soft, creamy interior with a mildly tangy flavor from the quark. Lightly dusted with cinnamon sugar, it offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Quarkkeulchen has been a staple in Saxon kitchens for centuries, originating in the 19th century as a way to make use of leftover potatoes and quark. It has since become a cherished snack across the region.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 400 g potatoes
  • 🥛 200 g quark
  • 🌾 100 g flour
  • 🥚 1 egg
  • 🍯 50 g sugar
  • 🧂 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 🥛 50 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Boil potatoes and mash after cooling slightly.
  2. 2 Combine potatoes with quark, egg, flour, and sugar, and form patties.
  3. 3 Pan-fry the patties in butter until golden brown.
  4. 4 Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and serve warm.

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