Placki Ziemniaczane (Polish Potato Pancakes)
These crispy Polish potato pancakes are a traditional and comforting side dish. Grated potatoes and onion are bound with egg and flour, then pan-fried until golden brown. They are delicious served simply with sour cream or applesauce.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 680 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 900 gpotato, peeled and grated
- 1 pcsyellow onion, grated
- 2 pcsegg
- 60 gall-purpose flour
- 1.5 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 120 mlvegetable oil
for serving
- 1 cupsour cream(optional)
- 0.5 cupapplesauce(optional)
Equipment
grater · paper towels · skillet · spatula · large bowl · kitchen towel
The method
Step by step
- 1
Place the grated potato and grated yellow onion into a large bowl.
Cook’s note: Squeeze out any excess liquid from the grated potato and onion using a clean kitchen towel to ensure crispy pancakes.
- 2
Add the eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
- 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
About 2 min
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the batter to prevent the pancakes from becoming greasy.
- 5
Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form thin pancakes.
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- 6
Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 8 min
- 7
Remove the cooked pancakes from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Keep the cooked pancakes warm in a low oven while you finish frying the remaining batter.
- 8
Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce, if desired.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 680.3kcal
- Protein
- 11.3g
- Carbs
- 60.8g
- Fat
- 44.8g
- Fibre
- 6.7g
- Sugar
- 9.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover placki ziemniaczane in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a toaster oven until crispy.
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