Cooking Traditional Czech Recipes

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen grated potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Peel and grate the potatoes into a large bowl.

Finely chop the onion and add it to the grated potatoes.

Add eggs, flour, minced garlic, caraway seeds, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper to the bowl.

Mix all ingredients until well combined.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Scoop a portion of the mixture into the skillet, flattening it slightly.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Repeat with remaining mixture, adding more oil as needed.

Serve hot, optionally with sour cream or applesauce.

Cooking Techniques

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