Placki Ziemniaczane (potato Pancake Perfection)

Placki ziemniaczane, or Potato Pancakes, are a beloved dish in Central European cuisine. These crispy and savory pancakes are a perfect comfort food and can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side.

Placki Ziemniaczane (potato Pancake Perfection)

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  3. Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Scoop the potato mixture into the hot oil, using a 1/4 cup measuring cup to form each pancake. Flatten the pancakes with a spatula.
  5. Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and crispy.
  6. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
  7. Serve the potato pancakes hot with sour cream or applesauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
40 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Grater Large bowl Skillet Spatula

Tools

Kitchen towel Measuring cup Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Serve the potato pancakes with a side of sour cream and a fresh green salad.

Tips & tricks

For extra crispy pancakes, make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible from the grated potatoes before mixing the ingredients.

Cost

$5