Side • Slovakian
Zemiakové Placky

Ingredients
- Potatoes1 kg
- medium chopped Onion1
- cloves minced Garlic2
- large Egg4
- All purpose flour4 tablespoons
- Marjoram1 teaspoon
- SaltTo taste
- Black PepperTo taste
- OilFor frying
Steps
Prepare
- 🥄Prepare the Potatoes
- 🔥Start by peeling and finely grating the potatoes.
Steps
- 🔥To ensure extra crispiness, use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
Prepare
- 🧂Mix the Ingredients
- 🍳In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, flour, marjoram, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir well until the mixture forms a thick, consistent batter.
Steps
- 🍳Heat the Oil
Cook
- In a large frying pan, heat a generous amount of oil over medium heat.
Steps
- 🍽️The oil should be hot but not smoking.
Cook
- 🌿Fry the Pancakes
Steps
- ✨Spoon portions of the batter into the pan, flattening each into a thin pancake.
Cook
- 🥄Fry until golden brown and crispy on one side, then flip and cook the other side until equally golden and crispy.
Serve
- 🔥Drain & Serve
Cook
- 🧂Transfer the cooked pancakes onto a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve
- 🍳Serve immediately while hot, with sour cream, garlic dip, or as a side dish.
Source: Original recipe