Fried Sauerkraut Food

FRIED SAUERKRAUT CAKES WITH KIELBASA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250°F.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

FRIED SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Melt margarine in frying pan.
• Add drained sauerkraut.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Saute until browned.
• Add the bacon or weiners.

SAUERKRAUT AND NOODLES

Steps:

• For noodles:.
• Bring salted water to boil and cook according to package directions.
• For sauerkraut:.
• Drain sauerkraut in a colander, and with the back of a spoon squeeze it out until rather dry.
• Optionally cut sauerkraut crosswise on a cutting board. It will be easier to mix and eat when using short noodles.
• Deseed bell pepper and cut into 1/8 inch slices.
• Heat oil in a pot over medium high heat and fry onion and pepper until onion in transparent, 3 minutes.
• Add paprika, sauerkraut, apple juice and majoram. Stir to mix, reduce heat to medium low and cook covered for 5 minutes. Almost all liquid should have been absorbed. Otherwise cook open over high heat until almost dry.
• Taste with salt and pepper.
• For topping:.
• Mix sour cream with 2/3 of the chives. Reserve rest for garnish.
• To assemble:.
• Mix noodles with sauerkraut. Put on individual plates and top with sour cream. Garnish with chives. ( I mince a small part of the bell pepper for additional garnish).
• Note: If you can't get a small can of sauerkraut, the rest of a larger can will keep covered in the fridge for several days. German sauerkraut is mild. Taste yours. If it is very acidic rinse quickly in a colander under the tap.

FRIED SAUSAGE SAUERKRAUT BALLS

Steps:

• In a skillet over med-high heat, add the sausage and onions to brown. Drain excess grease by putting on a plate covered with paper towels.
• In a mixing bowl, add all the sausage mixture ingredients and thoroughly mix together all ingredients.
• Put mixture in the refrigerator to chill for 30 mins to an hour.
• Shape into small balls. You can use a small ice cream scooper or tablespoon to help you.
• Roll balls in flour.
• Add milk to egg mixture and dip flour coated balls into egg mixture.
• Roll balls into bread crumbs.
• Fry in at least 1/2 inch of oil or other fat to brown. Takes about 30-45 seconds on medium-high heat.
• Put on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• **If you would like to save to eat at a later time freeze them after they have cooled slightly at this point.
• From Freezer: Bake in 375 degrees preheated oven for 15- 20 minutes.
• Serve warm, but be careful they are piping hot right out of the oven/fryer.

FRIED SAUERKRAUT CAKES WITH KIELBASA

Steps:

• For Sauerkraut Cakes:.
• Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Pat sauerkraut dry between paper towels to remove as much moisture as possible.
• Transfer well drained sauerkraut into a bowl and stir in eggs, flour, onions, salt and pepper; stir until combined.
• Heat 1/2 inch of oil in a 12 inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
• Fill a 1/4 cup measure 3/4 full with the sauerkraut mixture.
• Turn out into hot oil using a fork.
• Release and flatten to 3-1/2 inch diameter with the fork.
• Form 2 more cakes in the skillet the same way; then fry, turning over once, until golden (about 4 minutes).
• Transfer the cakes with a slotted spatula to a paper towel to drain; transfer to a baking sheet once drained.
• To keep warm, place cakes in the pre-heated oven in a shallow baking pan.
• Fry more cakes in the same manner with remaining ingredients.
• For Kielbasa:.
• Brown keilbasa in 2 batches in oil remaining in skillet over medium heat and turn occasionally until browned.
• Transfer to paper towel to drain; serve with sauerkraut cakes and noodles or mashed potatoes.