RecipesPotato pancake
Potato pancakes are a miracle. You can make a super delicacy from almost nothing. Potato pancakes and their recipes circulate among people, and the ideal variant is refined. However, potato pancakes have no winners; each one is good in its own way. This potato pancake recipe is one of the basics, so you won't offend anyone with it. And you can adjust it to your liking, as potato pancakes can withstand a lot. They also give a lot for little. That’s why we love potato pancakes so much in our Czech basin. It's a simple, cheap, and quick meal. The only thing a potato pancake recipe needs is a little strength and perseverance for peeling the potatoes.
In short, whether at the cottage in summer, at home in the living room in winter, or any time of the year, it’s always a good idea to make potato pancakes, fill up, and enjoy.
Ingredients (what you need)
1 kg potatoes
2 eggs
4 tbsp all-purpose wheat flour
4 cloves crushed garlic
salt
freshly ground pepper
3 handfuls dried marjoram
lard or oil for frying
Recipe steps
First, peel, dry, and grate the potatoes. In a large bowl, let them drain or squeeze the water out of them.
In the same bowl, mix the potatoes with the egg, flour, garlic, salt, pepper, and crushed marjoram. Knead into a dough.
In a pan over medium heat, melt enough lard so that the potato pancakes can float halfway in it.
Fry the potato pancakes on both sides. Make the first potato pancake as a test. The pancakes taste great both warm and cold.
Additional information about the recipe Potato pancake
Potato pancakes are a traditional Czech dish made from grated raw potatoes, flour, eggs, garlic, and marjoram. This mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper and fried in hot oil until golden, resulting in a crispy pancake. Potato pancakes are served as a side dish with meat or as a standalone meal with various types of sauces. Their flavor is strong and garlicky, popular not only in the Czech Republic but also in neighboring countries. In households, they are prepared by everyone, from grandmothers to young cooks who appreciate their simplicity and excellent taste.
Tomas Rohlena
Tomas Rohlena is a versatile personality with a broad perspective. He is a great fan of food and occasional cooking. He is also interested in gourmet experiences in restaurants. Every Sunday, his family looks forward to his regular lunch that he prepares for them.
