Placki Ziemniaczane
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Vegetarian Gluten-free Polish

Placki Ziemniaczane

Crisp-edged Polish potato pancakes with a tender, savory center, served with cool sour cream and bright applesauce. Grating the potatoes finely and squeezing them thoroughly gives the pancakes their characteristic lacy texture.

45 min 4 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Finely grate the peeled potatoes and onion into a large bowl. Transfer the mixture to a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly over the sink until very little liquid remains; let the squeezed liquid stand for 2 minutes, then pour off the water and reserve the white potato starch left in the bottom.
2
Return the potato starch to the grated mixture. Stir in the beaten eggs, potato starch, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes while the starch thickens it slightly.
3
Heat the sunflower oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until a small dab of batter sizzles immediately. Use about 2 tablespoons of batter for each pancake, flattening each into a thin round about 8 cm wide.
4
Fry the pancakes for 3–4 minutes on the first side, adjusting the heat so the edges bubble steadily without darkening too quickly. Turn and fry for another 2–3 minutes, until both sides are deep golden brown and the centers are firm.
Golden-brown potato pancake with crisp lacy edges in a skillet AI-generated image
5
Transfer the cooked pancakes to a wire rack set over a tray and season lightly with salt if needed. Continue frying the remaining batter, adding a little more oil when the pan looks dry and bringing it back to a steady sizzle between batches.
6
Serve the pancakes immediately with sour cream and applesauce, keeping the toppings separate so each bite can be balanced to taste.
Placki ziemniaczane served with sour cream and applesauce AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Finely grated potato creates delicate lacy edges, while a small amount of flour and egg binds the mixture without making it heavy. Onion adds savory depth, and the cool-tart toppings balance the fried, earthy pancakes.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate cooled pancakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days, separating layers with parchment. Refrigerate sour cream and applesauce separately.

How to reheat it

Reheat the pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet at 220°C for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until hot and crisp. Avoid microwaving, which softens them.

Nutrition / serving

499kcal
10.01 gprotein
65.65 gcarbs
22.17 gfat
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Published 17 Aug 2026 · updated 17 Aug 2026