Polish Potato Pancakes “Placki Ziemniaczane”Â as many of typical polish meals include potatoes as a main ingredient. Potato is the most popular vegetable in Poland, though I am fully aware that most of people see it more like a starchy crop than a veggie.

Don’t forget potatoes have lots of vitamins and minerals and I have to admit- are myÂ favorite foods either as a side or as a main dish.

In this video I will show you traditional ‘hand made’ method of making Potato Pancakes:

SERVINGS:Â 2-3

INGREDIENTS:

-4 medium potatoes
-1 egg
-1 medium onion
-2 tbsp of starch or allÂ purposeÂ flour
-saltÂ and pepper
-oil (for frying)

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RECIPE:

1. Peel potatoes and grate on a thick side (some people set aside to get rid of water but I don’t do it).
2. Chop onion and add to potatoes.
3.Â Mix in egg, salt, and black pepper. Add enough flour to make mixture thick, about 2 to 4 tablespoons all together.
4. Mix all well.
5.Â Heat 1/2 inch oil in the bottom of a heavy skillet over medium high heat. Apply with a large spoon or pour with a saucer the mixture into oil, and flatten to make 1/2 inch thick pancakes. Fry, turning once, until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel lined plates to drain.Â RepeatÂ untilÂ all potato mixtureÂ is used.

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PAIR WITH:

Potato pancakes can be served with Beef Stew (myÂ favorite), Mushroom Sauce, sour cream, ketchup (like french fries) or sugar (yes, some people eat it sweet!).

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