Zemiakové Placky

Zemiakové Placky

Area: Slovakia

Category: Side

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Potatoes1 kg
Onion1 medium chopped
Garlic2 cloves minced
Egg4 large
All purpose flour4 tablespoons
Marjoram1 teaspoon
SaltTo taste
Black PepperTo taste
OilFor frying

Instruction

  • Prepare the Potatoes Start by peeling and finely grating the potatoes
  • To ensure extra crispiness, use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much moisture as possible
  • 2
  • Mix the Ingredients In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, flour, marjoram, salt, and black pepper
  • Stir well until the mixture forms a thick, consistent batter
  • 3
  • Heat the Oil In a large frying pan, heat a generous amount of oil over medium heat
  • The oil should be hot but not smoking
  • 4
  • Fry the Pancakes Spoon portions of the batter into the pan, flattening each into a thin pancake
  • Fry until golden brown and crispy on one side, then flip and cook the other side until equally golden and crispy
  • 5
  • Drain & Serve Transfer the cooked pancakes onto a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil
  • Serve immediately while hot, with sour cream, garlic dip, or as a side dish