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Close up of fried sauerkraut cakes on a plate with a dollop of applesauce.
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Fried Sauerkraut Cakes

An unusual but versatile side.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: German
Servings: 10 cakes
Calories: 89kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 liter jar sauerkraut (about 33 oz jar)
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup flour or 3 Tbsps cornstarch for gluten free
  • ½ cup green onion sliced (can sub diced yellow onion)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon caraway seeds
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup apple sauce can also use sour cream

Instructions

  • Drain the sauerkraut in a sieve but DO NOT rinse. Allow sauerkraut to drain for several minutes then wring as much moisture as possible from it using a clean tea towel. You should end up with about 2 ¾ cups of sauerkraut.
  • Mix sauerkraut, onion and eggs. Then stir in flour, salt, pepper and caraway seeds.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Pack sauerkraut mixture into a ¼ cup measuring cup. Form a patty in your hand. Transfer patties to skillet and lightly press down with spatula. Cook about 4 minutes per side til golden brown.
  • Serve warm with apple sauce or sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg