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.
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
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop the potato mixture into the skillet, using a spoon to flatten each scoop into a pancake shape.
- 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 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