Description
Learn how to make tócsi, a fast, simple and delicious potato recipe from the Hungarian countryside.
Ingredients
1.3 pounds (600 g) potatoes, peeled and grated
4 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced
1/3 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
4 pinches salt (about 1/2 teaspoon), plus more to taste
Sunflower oil, for shallow frying
Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, garlic, flour, and salt. Mix well until evenly combined.
Pour sunflower oil into a wide frying pan, enough to shallow fry. Heat over medium until hot. Test by dropping in a small bit of the mixture — it should sizzle immediately.
Scoop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening each lightly into a patty. Fry until golden brown on one side, then flip and cook the other side until crisp.
Transfer patties to a paper towel–lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve warm, plain or with sour cream or yogurt on the side. Add extra garlic or chives if you like.
Notes
Potatoes: Starchy potatoes (like Russets) work best for binding. If using waxy varieties, you may need a little extra flour.
Garlic: Hungarian recipes often use garlic generously — feel free to add more if you like a stronger flavor.
Serving: Tócsi is often eaten as a snack, side dish, or even breakfast, with sour cream or yogurt.
Texture: For crisper patties, squeeze out excess liquid from the grated potatoes before mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Side
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Hungarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 patties
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0g