bramboracky (czech savory potato pancakes)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 large potatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch dried marjoram (optional)
• 2 teaspoons caraway seeds (optional)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• peel and coarsely grate the potatoes, squeezing out as much liquid as you can. transfer the shredded potatoes to a mixing bowl. stir in the crushed garlic, salt, pepper, marjoram, and caraway seeds.
• beat the eggs with the milk. add the egg mixture to the potatoes and stir well to combine. gradually mix in the flour to form a thick but still pourable batter.
• heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; the oil should be about 1/4-inch deep. spoon about 1/4 cup of batter into the hot oil, flattening it slightly. fry the pancake until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side. drain on paper towels. taste the first pancake and adjust the seasoning if necessary; repeat with remaining batter.