Zemiakové Placky

Name: Zemiakové Placky
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Slovakia
Ingredients: 1 kg potatoes, peeled and grated; 2 eggs; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon marjoram; Salt and pepper to taste; Oil for frying

4 servings15 min prep20 min cookEasy Slovakia

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Zemiakové Placky

Story updated September 17, 2026

These potato pancakes are rooted in Central European peasant cooking, gaining popularity after the potato became a staple crop across the Habsburg lands from the 18th century onward. They remain a simple, everyday comfort food in Slovak households.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

1 kg potatoes, peeled and grated
2 eggs
3 tablespoons flour
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon marjoram
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying

Instructions

1Squeeze excess liquid from the grated potatoes.
2In a bowl, combine the potatoes with eggs, flour, garlic, marjoram, salt, and pepper.
3Mix until a thick batter forms.
4Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5Spoon portions of the batter into the pan, flattening into thin pancakes.
6Fry until golden and crisp on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
7Drain on paper towels.
8Serve hot as a snack or side dish.

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