Description
Zemiakové Placky are traditional Slovak potato pancakes that are crispy on the outside and soft inside. Made with grated potatoes, garlic, onion, and marjoram, these savory pancakes are comforting, flavorful, and perfect as a snack, side dish, or hearty meal.
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes, peeled and finely grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sour cream or garlic dip for serving
Instructions
- Peel and finely grate the potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Transfer the potatoes to a large mixing bowl and add the onion, garlic, eggs, flour, marjoram, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix thoroughly until a thick batter forms.
- Heat a generous layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop portions of the potato mixture into the skillet and flatten gently into thin pancakes.
- Fry each pancake for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer cooked pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot with sour cream, garlic dip, or your preferred sauce.
Notes
- Squeezing excess moisture from the potatoes is essential for crispy pancakes.
- Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes work best for texture.
- Cheddar or mozzarella cheese can be added for extra richness.
- Rice flour or potato starch can replace regular flour for a gluten-free version.
- Fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives add extra flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.
- Cooked pancakes freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Slovak
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
