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Traditional Czech Bramboráky: Crisp Grated-Potato Pancakes with Garlic, Marjoram and Caraway
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Czechia
45 minutes
Serves 4
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Traditional Czech Bramboráky: Crisp Grated-Potato Pancakes with Garlic, Marjoram and Caraway
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Finely grate the potatoes. Drain off only excess free liquid, retaining the settled potato starch and returning it to the bowl.
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2 lb starchy potatoes, peeled
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tbsp dried marjoram, rubbed between the palms
1 tsp caraway seeds, lightly crushed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, as needed
1/3 cup milk, as needed
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Lard or neutral oil, for frying
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Fry one tester and adjust salt or flour before cooking the whole batch.
A little lard gives the most traditional flavour.
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