Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane)

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What are Polish potato pancakes called? Potato pancakes in Polish would be Placki Ziemniaczane. I’ve got this recipe from my lovely neighbour. Her grandma used to make these potato pancakes Polish style. This recipe is so delicious. All you need is a hand grater or food processor to shred the potatoes, salt and a bulb of garlic. To be authentic, potatoes must be finely grated. My Polish potato pancake recipe is made of shredded potatoes. It’s going to blow you away. It’s so simple and tastes like restaurant food. By the way, if you are a vegan foodie and want to make vegan potato pancakes without eggs, cottage cheese and salmon, just skip these three ingredients. It turned out perfect without eggs. Give it a try.

Polish potato pancakes ingredients

Potatoes: Starchy Russet potatoes, are best if you want crispy pancakes.
Garlic is the secret ingredient that makes homemade potato pancakes taste so good. You will need a whole bulb.
Salt and pepper
Eggs: I use organc free – range eggs.
Cottage cheese: use your favorite brand.
Sour cream: I use light sour cream.
Salmon: Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon (Nature’s promise or Ducktrap river of Maine)
Herbs: Anything you like or have on hand is fine. I always keep a box of dill in the freezer. Baby dill is perfect here. You can use parsley, scallions, cilantro, chives, arugula or spinach.

Potato pancakes Polish style recipe

Pancakes

14 small-medium sized potatoes
1 garlic bulb
3 free-range eggs
Salt, pepper

Topping

Cottage cheese
Light sour cream
1 clove of garlic
Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon (for serving)
Herbs

How to make to make Polish potato pancakes ( Placki Ziemniaczane )

Step 1

Peel and grate potatoes with a box grater in a big bowl. You can use a food processor. Drain off the liquid. Leave the potato starch and blend into the mix.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves, grate them and add them to the potato bowl. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt.

Step 3

Add black pepper and massage everything into the potatoes with your hands. It turns out really tasty when you rub it with your hands. Remove all potato juice before adding eggs.

Step 4

Beat three eggs in a bowl and whisk them with a fork. Pour into the potato bowl and mix everything well.

Step 5

Heat up some vegetable oil in a large iron skillet over medium high heat. Add a spoonful of potato mixture, spreading it slightly. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until the grated potato pancakes are crispy and golden brown.

Topping

Remove cottage cheese excess liquid. Mix cottage cheese with light sour cream and dill (or add any of your favorite herbs). Season with salt, add a grated garlic clove and combine everything.

How to serve Polish potato pancakes to look like at restaurant

Place the Polish potato pancakes one on another making a tower. Garnish with cottage cheese topping. Place a small piece of salmon on the top, sprinkle a bit of dill. Enjoy!

Nutrition facts

Potatoes aren’t usually thought of as nutritious. The potato is fat and cholesterol free as well as low in sodium. Potatoes are a rich source of fiber, which can help you lose weight by keeping you full longer. Potatoes are also full of antioxidants that work to prevent diseases and vitamins that help your body function properly. One unskinned potato provides:

• over 40% of the recommended daily value of Vitamin C
• about half the Vitamin B6 needed for the day
• more potassium than a banana
• Potatoes are also a good source of calcium, magnesium, and folate.

Garlic contains antioxidants that support the body’s protective mechanisms against oxidative damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between latkes and potato pancakes?

Latkes are pancakes made from coarsely grated potatoes, onion, eggs and all-purpose flour or breadcrumbs. Potato pancakes have a creamy, mashed-potato-like center, with a golden and crisp exterior.

Are potato pancakes Polish? What country is potato pancakes from?

Potato pancakes are often associated with Hanukkah. Actually potato pancakes is popular all around the world. You can find hundreds of recipes variations in German, Dutch, Polish, Lithuanian, Korean, Jewish, Irish, Swedish, Hungarian, Indian, Norwegian, Czeck,  languages.

Are potato pancakes gluten-free?

My potato pancake recipe is gluten-free. Check out more fit philosophy healthy, gluten-free, easy recipes.

How to make vegan potato pancakes?

If you are looking for Vegan potato pancakes recipe without eggs and dairy, just skip these ingredients. It turns out perfectly without eggs and cottage cheese. You can use vegan sour cream. Besides, this Polish potato pancakes recipe is gluten free. I hope you liked my version of Placki Ziemniaczane. Smacznego!

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