Crispy Polish Potato Pancakes – Golden and Delicious! 🥔✨
Here’s a classic recipe for Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane)—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of comforting flavor.
📝 Ingredients:
- 5 medium potatoes (starchy variety like Russet or Yukon Gold)
- 1 small onion
- 1 large egg
- 2–3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Peel & Grate:
- Peel the potatoes and onion.
- Grate both using the fine side of a box grater (or food processor with grating blade).
- Place the grated mixture in a cheesecloth or clean towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
- Mix:
- In a large bowl, combine the drained potato-onion mixture, egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until fully mixed.
- Fry:
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into the pan and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Fry 2–3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain:
- Place pancakes on paper towels to remove excess oil.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Savory: Serve with sour cream, chives, or mushroom sauce.
- Sweet: Try them with applesauce or a sprinkle of sugar—just like in many Polish homes!
Let me know if you’d like a version with zucchini, cheese, or a baked alternative!