Bramboraky crispy potato pancakes with garlic and herbs

Czechia · Czech

Bramboráky

Czech crispy potato pancakes with garlic, marjoram and a golden crust.

  • Czech
  • 40 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version
  • 2 compatible options

Country

Czechia

Cuisine

Czech

Servings

4 servings

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Total

40 min

1 version

2 compatible options

Makes 4 servings.

Squeeze grated potatoes well so the batter stays light and fries crisp.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

2 compatible options

Adaptation status

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Czech crispy potato pancakes with garlic, marjoram and a golden crust.

Contains gluten and egg.

Version

  • Vegetarian

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Eggs

Ingredients

  • 900 g potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 90 g wheat flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 g dried marjoram
  • 45 ml neutral oil
  • 6 g fine salt

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Prepare batter

    Grate potatoes and squeeze out liquid, then mix with flour, eggs, garlic, marjoram and salt.

  2. Heat oil

    Heat oil in a wide pan over medium heat.

  3. Fry pancakes

    Drop spoonfuls of batter and flatten slightly, then fry until crisp and golden on both sides.

  4. Serve

    Serve hot while the crust is still crisp.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make bramboraky ahead?

They are best fresh, but you can reheat in a hot pan to restore crispness.

Why are gluten and egg listed?

Flour and egg are part of the classic batter.

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