Dairy-Free Polish Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane)
Crispy and savory potato pancakes, a Polish breakfast staple, made dairy-free with easy substitutions.
Ingredients
- 4 cups Potatoes, grated
- 1/2 cup Onion, grated
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil
- 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
- 2Squeeze out excess liquid from the grated potatoes and onion using a cheesecloth or your hands.
- 3In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, onion, egg, flour, salt, and pepper.
- 4Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 5Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening slightly to form pancakes.
- 6Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7Serve immediately with unsweetened applesauce.
Substitutions
Sour cream → Unsweetened applesauce
Traditional topping. Applesauce provides moisture and a slightly sweet contrast.
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