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Lazy Weekends
Gnocchi con Burro e Salvia
30 min active 5 ingredients
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Lazy Weekends · Polish
Placki Ziemniaczane
These authentic Polish potato pancakes deliver a perfect contrast between the crispy exterior and the tender center.
30 min active
45 min total
4 servings
7 ingredients
beginner
Why This Works
Removing all starch-laden water from the grated potatoes is the only way to achieve maximum crispness.
The Upgrade
Add a pinch of dried marjoram to the potato batter for a traditional herbal note.
Chef's Secret
Michelin TechniqueGrate the onion directly into the potatoes; the juice prevents the potatoes from oxidizing and turning grey.
Ingredients
Servings:
Total time including resting: 45 min
Directions
1
Grate the potatoes and onion into a colander; let sit for 10 minutes, then squeeze out all excess liquid firmly.
10 min2
In a bowl, mix the potato-onion mass with flour, egg, and salt until a batter forms.
2 min3
Heat 1/8 inch of oil in a wide frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3 min4
Spoon small amounts of batter into the pan and flatten with a spatula.
5
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply golden and lace-edged.
8 min6
Drain on paper towels and serve with a dollop of cold sour cream.
Wine Pairing
🍷
Chardonnay
White Wine
The BottleLouis Jadot Chablis
Crisp acidity is vital to cut through the oil used to fry these pancakes. The lean, mineral profile of a Chablis provides a neutral but elegant counterpoint to the fried starch.
Nutrition per Serving
310
calories
6g
protein
42g
carbs
14g
fat
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Priya S.
Aug 31, 2026My new go-to. Even my picky kids cleaned their plates.
