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Vegan Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane) recipe by Safe Plated

Vegan Potato Pancakes (Placki Ziemniaczane)

Crispy and savory potato pancakes, a Polish classic, made entirely vegan and free from eggs. Serve with applesauce or dairy-free sour cream.

35m4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-freeEGG-free
250 cal|3g protein|30g carbs|14g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Potatoes
  • 1/2 medium Onion
  • 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Potato starch
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Vegetable oil

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

Instructions

  1. 1Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater or food processor.
  2. 2Place the grated potato and onion mixture in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
  3. 3In a bowl, combine the squeezed potato and onion mixture with flour, potato starch, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. 5Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil and flatten slightly.
  6. 6Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  7. 7Serve immediately with applesauce or dairy-free sour cream.

Substitutions

Potato starch →

Helps bind the mixture without eggs.

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