Here’s a classic Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane) recipe — crispy on the outside, tender on the inside 🥔✨:
🥔 Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane)
🛒 Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled
- 1 small onion
- 2 large eggs
- 3–4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, applesauce, or smoked salmon
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Grate Potatoes and Onion
- Grate potatoes and onion finely (use a box grater or food processor).
- Place grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess liquid — this prevents soggy pancakes.
2️⃣ Mix the Batter
- In a bowl, combine grated potatoes and onion.
- Add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until it forms a thick, sticky batter.
3️⃣ Fry the Pancakes
- Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of batter per pancake into the skillet, flattening gently.
- Fry 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
4️⃣ Serve
- Serve hot with sour cream for savory, or applesauce for a sweet-savory twist.
🌟 Tips
- Crispier pancakes: Fry in batches without overcrowding the skillet.
- Extra flavor: Add a pinch of garlic powder or chopped fresh herbs to the batter.
- Make ahead: Keep warm in a low oven (200°F / 95°C) until all pancakes are cooked.
If you want, I can also give a baked version that’s healthier but still crispy and golden — perfect if you want less oil.
