Slovak-style Potato Pancakes (Zemiakové placky)

Zemiakové placky, or Slovak-style potato pancakes, are a traditional Slovak dish that is simple to make and incredibly delicious. These crispy pancakes are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side dish for any meal.

Slovak-style Potato Pancakes (Zemiakové placky)

Ingredients

  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1 small onion, grated
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and 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 skillet, using a spoon to flatten each scoop into a pancake shape.
  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 zemiakové placky hot with sour cream or applesauce on the side.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 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

Tools

Kitchen towel Spoon Paper towels

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Enjoy zemiakové placky with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives on top.

Tips & tricks

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

Cost

$5