Czech potato pancakes: The crispy secret behind a classic dish

Potato pancakes are a beloved dish in our country and among the Czechs. Our neighbours' pancakes are incredibly crispy and have a tempting aroma. What additional ingredients are responsible for this effect?

Famous potato pancakes are excellent on their own, but there is a way to make them even more appetising and satisfying. Simply prepare them a little differently than usual by using the Czech recipe.

Czech potato pancakes are the perfect option for dinner, supper, or as a snack that will satisfy even greater hunger. They can also be served as a side to other dishes, such as grilled meat. What is their secret ingredient? Finely chopped bacon adds crispiness and aroma. However, this is just one of the additions that complement the pancakes. Vegetables such as onions or peppers can also be incorporated into the potato mixture. Mushrooms are also a good choice. Many people are fans of pancakes with horseradish.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of potatoes
• 4 oz of milk
• 2 eggs
• 7 oz of bacon
• 5 oz of potato flour
• 1-2 tablespoons of marjoram
• 1 head of garlic
• Salt and pepper

Method:

1. Peel the potatoes and grate them finely.
2. Dice the bacon.
3. Mix the potatoes, eggs, potato flour, bacon, marjoram, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Add the milk and either crushed or chopped garlic, then mix thoroughly.
5. Heat a small amount of fat in a pan.
6. Spoon the batter onto the pan and fry the pancakes until golden brown.

It's important!

• To make the pancakes even crisp, add a tablespoon of wheat flour to the batter.
• The pancakes can be fried in lard, rapeseed oil, or olive oil.
• Various sauces, such as creamy, mushroom, or garlic, pair well with the pancakes.