Czech bramboraki: Hearty potato pancakes for meat lovers
Potato pancakes are one of the most popular dishes made from potatoes. They can be served with both sweet and savoury toppings. In the "Czech style" version, they can be as filling as a two-course meal. Bramboraki are very filling and surprising in their contents.
The Czechs also enjoy indulging in potatoes. It's no wonder, as they are an inexpensive, widely available, and easy-to-prepare vegetable that can be turned into a tasty meal in just a few moments. Bramboraki is a dish you typically wouldn't sprinkle with granulated sugar. It is definitely a proposal for meat fans.
Bramboraki - basic recipe
For Czech potato pancakes, you'll find many recipes suggesting they are quick to make. The potatoes must be grated finely, and you can confidently use a food processor or blender for this purpose. This step speeds up the process. For 1 kilogram of potatoes, you should prepare 1 tablespoon of potato flour, along with simple seasonings such as a bit of marjoram, salt, and pepper to taste. This is the basic version, but often during the frying stage, meat is added to the pancakes.
Bramboraki - what to serve with
Potato pancakes with a pork chop inside are the deluxe version of bramboraki. Thin slices should be slightly pounded, seasoned, and placed on a layer of potato batter in hot oil. Then cover the top with a portion of batter. Fry until golden, ensuring nothing is raw. Adding a side of cucumber salad or sauerkraut to such pancakes gives you a meal that will keep you full for a long time.
