Polish Potato Pancakes
Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane) are crispy on the outside and tender inside, made with grated potatoes, onion, and simple seasonings. A comforting dish served with sour cream or applesauce.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Polish
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Grate potatoes and onion, then squeeze out excess liquid using a clean towel.
- In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Spoon batter into the skillet, flattening slightly to form pancakes.
- Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with sour cream or applesauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, fry in small batches without overcrowding the pan.
- You can add a pinch of baking powder for fluffier pancakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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