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Placki Ziemniaczane, and where to source it

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Wring the grated potato hard in a cloth and let the drained liquid settle so you can pour off the water but scrape the white starch back in — that starch is what binds the cakes and crisps the edge.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook20 min
Makes12 pancakes
CuisinePolish
Cost$$
Contains  dairy · eggs · gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 12 pancakes
starchy potatoes
peeled and grated
2 lb
Local / market
yellow onion
grated
1
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egg
to bind
1
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all-purpose flour
to bind
3 tbsp
Local / market
oil or lard
for frying
1/2 cup
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salt and pepper
to season
to taste
Local / market
sour cream
to serve
to taste
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The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat
A reasonable little indulgence.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Stovetop
The Method
  1. GrateGrate the potatoes and onion finely into a bowl.
  2. Drain and reserve starchWring the mixture in a cloth, let the liquid settle, pour off the water, and scrape the settled starch back in.
  3. BindStir in the egg, flour, salt, and pepper into a loose batter.
  4. FryDrop spoonfuls into hot fat, flatten thin, and fry until the edges are crisp and brown, then flip.
  5. Drain and serveDrain on paper and serve hot with sour cream.
The Toolkit

box grater · clean kitchen cloth · cast-iron skillet

Straight Answers
Can you make Placki Ziemniaczane in an air fryer? — Not really

Not really — loose batter spreads and needs a flat, hot surface. Keep this one on the stovetop or griddle.

Can you freeze Placki Ziemniaczane? — Not ideal

You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.

Can you make Placki Ziemniaczane ahead of time? — Prep ahead

Best fried to order — the crunch fades if it sits. Do the breading or shaping ahead and cook it fresh when you serve.

Is Placki Ziemniaczane gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Placki Ziemniaczane vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

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