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Placki Ziemniaczane

Poland

Placki ziemniaczane are a beloved Polish comfort food, found on menus from humble milk bars to more formal restaurants alike.

Crispy Polish potato pancakes, grated fine and fried until golden at the edges — a simple, satisfying comfort food served with sour cream or goulash.

Authentic Poland Placki Ziemniaczane recipe
Prep
20 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
545 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

800gpotatoes, peeled and finely grated
1onion, grated
2eggs
3 tbspflour
oilfor frying

Method

1

Squeeze excess liquid from grated potato and onion using a clean cloth.

2

Mix with eggs and flour into a thick batter.

3

Fry spoonfuls in hot oil, flattening slightly, for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crisp.

4

Drain and serve hot with sour cream.

Chef's Tip

Squeezing out as much liquid as possible from the potato is essential for crisp, not soggy, pancakes.

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