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Slovakian Zemiakové Placky (Potato Pancakes) Recipe

Zemiakové placky are traditional Slovakian potato pancakes. Finely grated raw potatoes are combined with eggs, spices, salt, garlic, and flour to create a thick batter. The batter is then spooned onto hot oil or lard and fried on both sides until golden brown.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Slovakian
Servings 2
Calories 347 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Potatoes - 1 lb
  • Egg - 1
  • All-purpose flour - 1 tbsp
  • Sour cream - 1 tbsp
  • Garlic - 2 cloves
  • Marjoram - 2 tsp
  • Salt and black pepper - to taste
  • Oil - for frying

Instructions
 

  • Grate the peeled potatoes coarsely.
  • Mix them with the egg, flour and sour cream.
  • Add crushed garlic cloves, marjoram, salt and pepper.
  • Mix to form a semi-thick dough.
  • Fry pancakes in hot oil until golden brown.
  • Once removed from the pan, transfer them to paper towels to drain off the excess oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 358mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3g
Keyword Slovakian Zemiakové Placky (Potato Pancakes) Recipe
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