Potato Pancakes - Recipe for Crispy Pancakes
Potato pancakes are a classic Polish dish, simple and tasty. Crispy potato pancakes are a universal option for lunch, dinner or as a stand-alone snack. The basic recipe for potato pancakes consists of several ingredients: potatoes, onions and eggs and is an excellent example of traditional cuisine based on natural products. What to eat potato pancakes with? The pancakes taste best served hot, with the addition of cream, sugar, goulash or your favorite sauce. Learn how to make potato pancakes from our proven recipe. Enjoy!
Potato pancakes recipe
Ingredients for pancakes
- 1 kg of potatoes
- small onion
- 2 flat tablespoons of wheat flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 flat teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Preparation of pancakes
Peel the potatoes and then grate them on a fine grater. After grating the potatoes, leave them in a bowl for about 5 minutes and squeeze the potatoes thoroughly in your hands.
Add flour, finely grated onion, eggs and salt to drained potatoes. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to create a uniform potato mass.
Heat 0.5 litres of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat, so that it is hot but not smoking. Potato pancakes fry well and evenly in deep oil. Using a spoon, spoon portions of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Spread each portion of the mixture into a thin pancake, using a spoon to shape it. Fry the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes on one side, until golden and crispy. Then flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
Remove the finished pancakes from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat. Potato pancakes are best served straight from the pan, while they are still hot and crispy. They go perfectly with sour cream, mushroom sauce or sugar.
The history of potato pancakes
Potato pancakes are one of the most recognizable dishes of Eastern European cuisine, loved in many countries, especially Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Germany and the Czech Republic. Although today they are considered a classic dish, their history dates back hundreds of years and is closely linked to potato cultivation in Europe.
The first mentions of potato pancakes date back to the 17th century, when potatoes became a staple ingredient in many European cuisines. The dish probably originated in Germany or eastern Europe, where potatoes were cheap and readily available. In Poland, potato pancakes quickly gained popularity, and their preparation became part of the culinary tradition.
What do potato pancakes taste best with?
Potato pancakes can be served in many ways. In Poland, they are traditionally served with sour cream, garlic sauce, sugar (for those who like sweet versions), goulash (as a Hungarian pancake), smoked salmon or sour cream with dill.
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