Source: era-online.org

Presentation

Second course of German origin prepared with potatoes, onions, eggs, flour, salt, pepper, sunflower oil and apple sauce

Ingredients

Serves 2

1 kg (2.2 lb) starchy potatoes
2 small onions (about 150 g total / 5.3 oz)
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour (about 16 g / 0.6 oz)
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Sunflower oil or clarified butter (ghee), for frying
Applesauce, for serving (about ½ cup / 120 ml / 4 fl oz, optional)

Method

Peel the potatoes, wash them and grate them with a coarse grater.

Peel the onions and grate them finely.

Put the potatoes in a cloth and squeeze well.

Mix with the eggs, flour, onions and a generous pinch of salt.

Heat a little clarified butter in a pan

Add a generous tablespoon of the potato mixture to the hot shortening.

Press lightly and fry on both sides until golden brown.

If the edges turn slightly brown, turn the pancake over.

Remove and drain on a plate lined with kitchen paper.

Serve hot with applesauce.

Allergens

Onion: possible reactivity in case of nickel allergy due to the vegetable’s ability to concentrate it

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Apple: individual fruit intolerance or cross-reactivity in case of birch sensitivity

Sunflower oil: possible reactions in case of allergy to plants belonging to the Asteraceae family, such as ragweed, chrysanthemum and daisy

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Pepper: possible cross-reactivity in case of intolerance to spices

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Onion: rich in selenium that supports the immune system and with the ability to stabilize blood glucose at normal values; carrier of quercetin, a flavonoid that helps contain cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, parameters related to cardiovascular risk, which also supports liver function by promoting the purification of the body. Also suitable for nephropathic patients.

Apple: provides flavonoids (Vit. P), antioxidants that enhance the action of Vit. C in favor of the immune system and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathics; useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants.

Sunflower oil:  source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids and mineral salts, vitamins and antioxidants that act to protect the cardiovascular system; also suitable for nephropathic patients. Also useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Pepper: contains piperine, a powerful antioxidant;  It improves insulin sensitivity by reducing cholesterol levels and activating metabolism. Recommended for people with cardiovascular problems.

Eggs: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Safety / Intended use

Can also be administered in case of:

• Anorexia – weight loss

Not recommended in case of:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Dysphagia (problems chewing and swallowing)