Polish Potato Pancakes: Placki Ziemniaczane
Polish potato pancakes, known as Placki Ziemniaczane, are a traditional Polish dish that is simple to make and incredibly delicious. They are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for any meal of the day.
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.
- Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten them with a spatula.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the potato pancakes hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Grater Large bowl Skillet Spatula Paper towels
Tools
Kitchen towel
Serving suggestions
Serve the potato pancakes with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chives for a traditional Polish experience.
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