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Fried Sauerkraut Cakes with Kielbasa

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Fried Sauerkraut Cakes with Kielbasa

Fried Sauerkraut Cakes with Kielbasa

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Equipment

  • Electric Skillet - For evenly cooking cakes and controlling temperature during frying.

  • Deep Fryer - Allows precise control over oil temperature, ideal for consistent frying results.

  • Oil Filtration System (like the Clarifry Kit) - Ensures cleanlinocleanliness by filtering out food particles from used cooking oil.

  • Digital Food Thermometer - Essential for monitoring oil temperature accurately to ensure cakes are fried at safe temperatures.

  • Cake Pan with a Rim (or Frying Pan) - Suitable size to accommodate the batter, ensuring even cooking on both sides.

  • Sauté Pan or Skillet - For sautéing ingredients before assembly if desired for added flavor development.

  • Non-stick Baking Sheet (with rim) - Useful for preheating and storing the prepared batter if not frying immediately.

  • Digital Scale - To measure ingredients precisely, ensuring consistent results in each batch of cakes.

  • Silicone Spatula Set - For mixing ingredients and safely handling the hot oil during the frying process.

  • Corkscrew & Wine Openers (optional) - Though not directly related to cooking, these may be needed if serving with wine as a part of the meal experience.

Ingredients

  • 1 (1-pound) package sauerkraut (not canned), rinsed and drained well (2 3/4 cups)

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup chopped scallion greens

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup vegetable oil

  • 1 pound smoked beef and pork kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices

  • Accompaniment: warm applesauce

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Preheat oven to 250°F.
2

Instruction 2

Pat sauerkraut dry between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible, then transfer to a bowl and stir in eggs, flour, scallion greens, salt, and pepper until combined.
3

Instruction 3

Heat 1/4 inch oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Fill a 1/4-cup measure three-fourths full with sauerkraut mixture, then turn out into oil, using a fork to release, and flatten to 3 1/2 inches in diameter with fork. Form 2 more cakes in skillet, then fry, turning over once, until golden, about 4 minutes total. Transfer cakes with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain. Keep cakes warm on a rack set in a shallow baking pan in oven. Fry more cakes in same manner with remaining mixture.
4

Instruction 4

Brown kielbasa in 2 batches in oil remaining in skillet over moderate heat, turning, 2 minutes per batch, then transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve cakes topped with kielbasa.
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