Zemiakové Placky (Garlic Potato Pancakes)
Side DishSlovakia

Zemiakové PlackyGarlic Potato Pancakes

Crisp Slovak potato pancakes seasoned with garlic and marjoram and fried until browned on both sides.

Prep

20m

Cook

25m

Serves

4

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
465kcal

Calories

9g

Protein

22g

Fat

59g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4
  • 0.9kg
    Potato (peeled and finely grated)
  • 140g
    Onion (finely grated)
  • 10g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 1pcs
    Egg
  • 80g
    All-Purpose Flour
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 2g
    Black Pepper
  • 80g
    Pork Lard

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Squeeze excess liquid from the grated potato if it is very wet, then place it in a bowl with the onion, garlic, egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 02

    Mix until a thick batter forms and the flour is fully incorporated.

  3. 03

    Heat the pork lard in a skillet over medium heat.

  4. 04

    Spoon in portions of the batter and flatten them into thin pancakes.

  5. 05

    Fry until the bottoms are deep golden and crisp, then turn and cook the second side until browned and cooked through.

  6. 06

    Drain briefly and serve hot.

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