Sauerkraut Balls

Sauerkraut balls are a popular dish in German cuisine, especially during Oktoberfest. They are often enjoyed with mustard or a creamy dip.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Sauerkraut Balls

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: European, German Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 920

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Sauerkraut
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Flour
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
• 1 cup Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Drain the sauerkraut and squeeze out excess liquid.
2. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and parsley.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sauerkraut, breadcrumbs, flour, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
4. Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
5. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
6. Carefully place the sauerkraut balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
7. Remove the balls from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
8. Serve hot as an appetizer or snack.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.