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Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane) - Dairy-Free, Egg-Free recipe by Safe Plated

Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane) - Dairy-Free, Egg-Free

Classic Polish potato pancakes made without dairy or eggs, using a flax egg for binding. Crispy and delicious!

35m4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-freeEGG-free
250 cal|5g protein|30g carbs|12g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Potatoes
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 1 tbsp Flaxseed Meal
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Peel and grate the about 910 g of Potatoes and the 1/2 medium Onion. You can use a box grater or a food processor.
  2. 2Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This helps make the pancakes crispy.
  3. 3In a small bowl, mix the 1 tbsp Flaxseed Meal with 3 tbsp Water. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  4. 4In a large bowl, combine the squeezed potatoes and onion, the thickened flaxseed mixture, 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour, 1 tsp Salt, and 1/2 tsp Black Pepper. Mix everything together until it is well combined.
  5. 5Heat 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers, about 175°C.
  6. 6Carefully drop rounded spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil. Use the back of the spoon to flatten each pancake slightly.
  7. 7Cook the potato pancakes for 3-4 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and crispy. You should hear a gentle sizzle as they cook.
  8. 8Remove the cooked potato pancakes from the skillet using a slotted spoon or spatula and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  9. 9Serve the potato pancakes immediately while they are hot and crispy.

Substitutions

Egg → Flax Egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water)

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