Zemiakové placky s bryndzou a cesnakom
Crispy potato pancakes (zemiakové placky) infused with garlic and served with a creamy, tangy bryndza (sheep cheese) and garlic spread, offering a delightful savory experience.
🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g Potatoes(peeled and grated)
- 1 medium Onion(grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 large Egg
- 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Marjoram(dried)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 4-6 tbsp Vegetable oil(for frying)
- 200 g Bryndza(sheep cheese)
- 1 clove Garlic(minced, for bryndza spread)
- 2 tbsp Sour cream or milk(for bryndza spread)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Squeeze excess liquid from grated potatoes and onion. In a bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion with minced garlic, egg, flour, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Mix well to form a batter.
💡 Tip: Using a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel to squeeze out liquid is effective. - 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, spoon portions of the potato batter into the skillet, flattening them slightly into pancakes.
💡 Tip: Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary. - 3
Fry the potato pancakes for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
💡 Tip: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning. - 4
Remove the fried pancakes from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Keep warm while you prepare the bryndza spread.
💡 Tip: A wire rack is also good for draining to maintain crispiness. - 5
In a small bowl, mash the bryndza with the minced garlic and sour cream (or milk) until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
💡 Tip: The consistency can be adjusted with more or less sour cream/milk. - 6
Serve the warm zemiakové placky immediately with the bryndza and garlic spread on the side or dolloped on top.
💡 Tip: Garnish with fresh parsley or chives for added freshness.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For extra crispy placky, ensure potatoes are very well drained.
- ✓The amount of garlic can be adjusted to personal preference.
- ✓Bryndza can be found in Eastern European delis or specialty cheese shops.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add finely chopped chives or parsley directly into the potato batter.
- Serve with a side of plain yogurt or sour cream if bryndza is not available.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the bryndza spread.