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Placki Ziemniaczane

Name: Placki Ziemniaczane
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Poland
Ingredients: 500g Potato; 1/2 Onion; 1 Egg; 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; As needed Sour Cream; As needed Oil for frying; 1/2 tsp Salt

Side Dish

⏱ 30 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐

Grated potato pan-fried until crisp outside and soft within — Poland's classic potato pancake.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Made from raw grated potato mixed with a small amount of flour and egg, placki ziemniaczane are a beloved Polish snack. Crisp and golden on the outside with a soft, chewy interior, they're traditionally topped generously with sour cream — though some regions enjoy a sweet version with sugar.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A staple at street stalls and cafés, enjoyed daily as a snack or light meal.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

Potato 500g
Onion 1/2
Egg 1
All-Purpose Flour 3 tbsp
Sour Cream As needed
Oil for frying As needed
Salt 1/2 tsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Grate the potato and onion, and lightly squeeze out excess liquid.
Mix in the egg, flour, and salt.
Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan.
Ladle the batter into flat, round portions.
Fry over medium heat until golden on both sides.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream to finish.

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