Bramboracky (Czech Savory Potato Pancakes)

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Bramboracky (bram-bor-atch-key) are traditional pan-fried potato pancakes best accompanied by beer. This is a recipe that my Czech boyfriend and I have fun with often. Potato pancakes are commonly associated with traditional Czech, Ukrainian, Yiddish, German, Hungarian and Polish cuisines, although other cuisines (including those of India and Korea) also have similar potato pancakes.

Bramboracky Czech Savory Potato Pancakes

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 3

Yield: 6 large pancakes

Bramboracky (Czech Savory Potato Pancakes)

Ingredients

4 large potatoes

3 cloves garlic

crushed

salt and black pepper to taste

1 pinch dried marjoram

2 teaspoons caraway seeds

2 eggs

1 tablespoon milk

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

oil for frying

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Bramboracky (Czech Savory Potato Pancakes)

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 526.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.1g 30%

Carbohydrates: 94.3g 30%

Dietary Fiber: 11.8g 47%

Sugars: 4.4g

Fat: 11.1g 17%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Cholesterol: 109.5mg 37%

Vitamin A Iu: 194.5IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.4mg 72%

Vitamin B6: 1.5mg 97%

Vitamin C: 98.3mg 164%

Folate: 108.2mcg 27%

Calcium: 103.4mg 10%

Iron: 5.3mg 29%

Magnesium: 124.5mg 45%

Potassium: 2162.6mg 61%

Sodium: 73.8mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.5mg 53%

Calories From Fat: 100

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.