Zemiakové Placky s Cesnakom a Majoránkou
Crispy and savory Slovak potato pancakes, seasoned with garlic and marjoram. These are a popular side dish or a light meal, often served with a dollop of sour cream or applesauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Potatoes(peeled and grated)
- 1 medium Onion(finely grated)
- 3 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 2 tsp Marjoram(dried)
- 100 g All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- for frying Vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Squeeze excess liquid from the grated potatoes and onion. This is crucial for crispy placky.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed potatoes and onion with minced garlic, dried marjoram, flour, eggs, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly incorporated.
- 3
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form thin pancakes.
- 5
Fry for about 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
- 6
Remove the placky from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- 7
Serve hot, optionally with sour cream, applesauce, or a side salad.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For extra crispiness, let the grated potato mixture sit for a few minutes and then squeeze out more liquid.
- ✓Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the placky; this helps them crisp up quickly.
- ✓Don't overcrowd the pan, fry in batches.
🔄 Variations
- Add finely chopped parsley to the mixture.
- Serve with a side of garlic dip made from sour cream and garlic.