Reibekuchen

potato fritter; grated potato pancake

noun RYE-buh-koo-khen Rare

Usage Note

Reibekuchen (also Kartoffelpuffer in other regions) are savory fritters made from raw grated potato mixed with egg and onion, fried until golden. They are a popular German street food, especially at Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), eaten with apple sauce or sour cream.

Examples

"Am Weihnachtsmarkt isst man Reibekuchen mit Apfelmus."

Natural Translation

At the Christmas market you eat potato fritters with apple sauce.

Literal Translation

At the Christmas-market eats one potato-fritters with apple-sauce.

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