Zemiakové Placky
A weeknight-friendly Slovak side built around potatoes and marjoram — roughly 75 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 10 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 10 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Diet: vegetarian — no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Egg
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How to make it
- Prepare the Potatoes
- Start by peeling and finely grating the potatoes. To ensure extra crispiness, use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- 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.
- Heat the Oil
- In a large frying pan, heat a generous amount of oil over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
- Fry the Pancakes
- Spoon portions of the batter into the pan, flattening each into a thin pancake. Fry until golden brown and crispy on one side, then flip and cook the other side until equally golden and crispy.
- Drain & Serve
- Transfer the cooked pancakes onto a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve immediately while hot, with sour cream, garlic dip, or as a side dish.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Large pot
Watch how it's made
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What to serve with Zemiakové Placky
- Šúĺlance s Makom Dessert
- Fašírky Pork
- Bryndzové Halušky Pork
Tips & common questions
How long does Zemiakové Placky take to make?
About 75 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 10 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Zemiakové Placky vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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