Gromperekichelcher (Luxembourg Crispy Potato Fritters)
In short: Grated potato, onion and parsley fried into crisp golden patties and served hot with apple sauce, a favorite at Luxembourg markets and fairs. It takes about 1 h 5 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 1 h 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 355 kcal
Gromperekichelcher are the crisp potato fritters sold hot from stalls at Luxembourg markets and fairs, wrapped in paper and eaten on the spot. Grated potato is mixed with onion, parsley and a little egg and flour, then fried until the edges turn lacy and brown. They are usually eaten with apple sauce, though they also come alongside soup or fish. At home they make a quick supper or side dish.
Instructions
- Grate the potatoes on the coarse side of a box grater into a bowl of cold water to stop them browning. Drain, reserving the starch at the bottom of the bowl, and squeeze the potato very dry in a clean kitchen towel.
- Mix the potato with the onion, parsley, egg, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg, adding the starch from the bottom of the water bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
- Heat about 1 cm (1/2 in) of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 175°C (350°F).
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of mixture for each fritter, press it into a flat patty about 8 cm (3 in) wide and 1 cm (1/2 in) thick and slide it into the oil. Fry 3 or 4 at a time without crowding the pan.
- Fry for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until deep golden, crisp at the edges and cooked through. Drain on a rack or paper towels and keep warm in a 100°C (210°F) oven while you cook the rest.
- Sprinkle with a little salt and serve hot with apple sauce.
Tips
- Squeeze the grated potato really dry, because water is the enemy of crisp fritters. Adding back the starch that settles in the soaking bowl helps bind the mixture without more flour.
- Fry a small test fritter first to check the seasoning and the oil. Oil that is too cool makes them greasy, and oil that is too hot browns them before the center cooks.
Questions and answers
What are gromperekichelcher?
Gromperekichelcher are Luxembourg potato fritters made from grated potato, onion and parsley, fried until crisp. They are a classic at fairs and markets.
Can I bake gromperekichelcher instead of frying them?
You can bake them on a well-oiled tray at 220°C (425°F) for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once. They will be less crisp and lacy than fried ones.
What do you serve with gromperekichelcher?
Apple sauce is the usual partner. They are also eaten with soup, alongside fish or with a simple green salad.
How long does it take to make Gromperekichelcher (Luxembourg Crispy Potato Fritters)?
About 1 h 5 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 40 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Gromperekichelcher (Luxembourg Crispy Potato Fritters)?
About 355 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein, 58 g of carbohydrates and 11 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 355 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 550 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
