placki-ziemniaczane

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Placki Ziemniaczane is a traditional Polish dish, often translated as "potato pancakes". The dish is made by grating raw potatoes into a fine pulp and mixing it with flour, onions, eggs, and seasoning. The mixture is then fried until crispy and golden brown. It can be served with a variety of accompaniments, including sour cream, sugar, or a meat sauce.

Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 5 large potatoes

  • 1 onion

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 tablespoons of flour

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Vegetable oil for frying


Instructions:

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes and onion on a box grater or in a food processor.

  2. Squeeze out as much liquid as you can from the grated potatoes and onion, and discard the liquid.

  3. In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes and onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.

  4. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.

  5. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten with the back of a spoon.

  6. Fry the pancakes until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

  7. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.