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.
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
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 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.
- Cook the pancakes for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- 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