Zemiakové Placky (Slovak Potato Pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1000 gpotatoes, peeled and finely grated, moisture squeezed out
• 1onion, medium, finely chopped
• 2 clovegarlic, minced
• 4eggs, large
• 4 tbspall-purpose flour
• 1 tspmarjoram, dried
• salt, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• oil, generous amount, for frying

Method

1. 1

   Peel and finely grate the potatoes. Using a clean kitchen towel, squeeze out as much moisture as possible.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the grated potato, onion, garlic, eggs, flour, marjoram, salt, and black pepper. Stir until a thick, consistent batter forms.

3. 3

   Heat a generous amount of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

4. 4

   Spoon portions of batter into the pan and flatten each into a thin pancake. Fry until golden and crispy on one side, then flip and cook the other side until equally crispy.

5. 5

   Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately with sour cream or garlic dip.