Zemiakové Placky / Haruľa (Crispy Tatra Garlic-Marjoram Potato Pancakes with Mushroom Cream) – Authentic Slovakia Recipe
High Tatra chalet favorite seasoning lacy potato pancakes generously with garlic and marjoram.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇰 Slovakia (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Crispy grated potato pancakes, Creamy forest mushroom sauce, Fresh chives, Lots of crushed garlic, Rubbed marjoram
Ingredients for Zemiakové Placky / Haruľa (Crispy Tatra Garlic-Marjoram Potato Pancakes with Mushroom Cream) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) crispy grated potato pancakes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups creamy forest mushroom sauce, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup fresh chives
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lots of crushed garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Slovakia seasoning (rubbed marjoram, caraway, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and lots of crushed garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add crispy grated potato pancakes and creamy forest mushroom sauce along with rubbed marjoram, caraway, black pepper, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with fresh chives and serve straight from the skillet.