Crispy Czech Potato Pancakes (Bramborák)

 

This is one of those simple, comforting recipes that taste like home — golden, crispy potato pancakes called Bramborák in Czech. They’re made with just a few humble ingredients: potatoes, flour, eggs, and a hint of garlic and marjoram. Perfect for a cozy lunch or light dinner, served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh parsley.

🥔 Ingredients

• 6 potatoes (about 100 g each)

• 1 dl (about ½ cup) all-purpose flour

• 2 eggs

• 1 garlic clove, pressed

• 1 teaspoon marjoram

• 1 teaspoon salt

• A pinch of black pepper

• Oil for frying

To serve:

• Sour cream or crème fraîche

• Chopped fresh parsley

• Extra black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Grate the potatoes finely — no need to peel them unless you prefer.

2. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible and place the grated potatoes in a bowl.

3. Add the flour, eggs, garlic, marjoram, salt, and pepper, and mix everything into a thick batter.

4. Heat plenty of oil in a frying pan and spoon small portions of the batter into the pan.

5. Fry for about 2 minutes per side until the pancakes are golden and crisp.

6. Place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

🍽️ To serve

Top your Bramborák with a spoonful of sour cream or crème fraîche, sprinkle with fresh parsley and black pepper — and enjoy while still warm.

💛 Tip

These are best eaten right away, but you can keep leftovers in the fridge and reheat them in a hot pan or oven to make them crispy again.