One More German-themed Foodie Friday to get you through the afternoon!
Happy Friday! The Galveston Island Oktoberfest Celebration kicks off TODAY at 5 p.m.! We know we’ve told you plenty about this year’s beer lineup, so for our Foodie Friday edition, we’re focusing on the food you can expect at this years festival. Plus, we’ll share a recipe everyone can make at home – just in case you aren’t able to join us for the fun!
We’ll get started with this weekend’s big celebration. Festival goers are in for a huge feast of homemade German goods, made from congregation members’ recipes handed down from generation to generation. The recipes have been in the congregation for years and are the standard by which much German food in the area is judged. In addition to a full dinner plate, side plate and a la cart menu, attendees can pick and choose from a delicious assortment of sweet booths, apple cake and strudel stands.
For those of you who don’t live near the Galveston area or who just can’t get enough German food. Ever. We’ve decided to share one more traditional recipe. Bramboracky, pronounced (bram-bor-atch-key) are traditional pan-fried potato pancakes best accompanied by beer! Our recommendation – Hofbräu Original. Check out yesterday’s post for more on the beer and keep reading for your step-by-step recipe!
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pinch dried marjoram (optional)
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds (optional)
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- oil for frying
Directions
- Peel and coarsely grate the potatoes, squeezing out as much liquid as you can. Transfer the shredded potatoes to a mixing bowl. Stir in the crushed garlic, salt, pepper, marjoram, and caraway seeds.
- Beat the eggs with the milk. Add the egg mixture to the potatoes and stir well to combine. Gradually mix in the flour to form a thick but still pourable batter.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; the oil should be about 1/4-inch deep. Spoon about 1/4 cup of batter into the hot oil, flattening it slightly. Fry the pancake until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Taste the first pancake and adjust the seasoning if necessary; repeat with remaining batter.
If that doesn’t sound hearty enough for you, feel free to throw in some ham, bacon or cheese before frying. Or just enjoy them plain, topped with cheese or ketchup, accompanied by a cold Hofbräu!
That wraps up our Oktoberfest coverage! It’s been a great month filled with delicious brews. Which Oktoberfest ale or German brew did you most enjoy?
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