Side Dish

Placki Ziemniaczane (Polish Potato Pancakes)

Name: Placki Ziemniaczane (Polish Potato Pancakes)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: polish
Ingredients: 900 g potato peeled and grated; 1 pcs yellow onion grated; 2 pcs egg; 60 g all-purpose flour; 1.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground; 120 ml vegetable oil; 1 cup sour cream (optional); 0.5 cup applesauce (optional)

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

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

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

65%Score

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

Storage

Store leftover placki ziemniaczane in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a dry skillet over medium heat or in a toaster oven until crispy.