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Bramboráky

Czech Republic

Sold at every Czech outdoor market. Associated with cold weather, beer gardens and Christmas fairs.

Czech potato pancakes — coarsely grated potato with garlic and marjoram, fried until crispy. Served as a simple supper or street food at Czech markets.

Authentic Czech Republic Bramboráky recipe
Prep
15 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
470 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

800gpotatoes, coarsely grated
2 clovesgarlic, crushed
2eggs
50gplain flour
1 tspmarjoram
salt and pepperto season
oilfor frying

Method

1

Squeeze all liquid from grated potato.

2

Mix with garlic, eggs, flour, marjoram, salt and pepper.

3

Fry large spoonfuls in hot oil, pressing flat. Cook 4 minutes each side until crispy.

4

Serve hot.

Chef's Tip

Squeeze the potatoes as dry as possible — this is the single most important step.

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