Yesss 😍 one of Hungary’s crispiest and most irresistible comfort foods — Hungarian Potato Pancakes (Tócsni or Lapcsánka) 🇭🇺🥔✨
These golden, savory pancakes are made from grated potatoes, garlic, eggs, and flour, then fried until crisp on the outside and tender inside. They’re simple, rustic, and unbelievably delicious — perfect on their own or served with sour cream or stew!
🇭🇺 Hungarian Potato Pancakes (Tócsni / Lapcsánka)
🥔 Ingredients:
2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled
2 eggs
2–3 tbsp flour (just enough to bind — or use a mix of flour and breadcrumbs)
2–3 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
½ small onion, finely grated (optional but adds great flavor)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika (Hungarian sweet paprika if possible)
Oil for frying (sunflower or vegetable oil)
Optional:
1 tbsp sour cream or a splash of milk for a softer texture
