Draniki or Potato pancakes?
Beloved dish hailing from Eastern Europe, particularly Belarus, is a testament to the humble potato’s versatility and universal appeal. Also known as potato pancakes, draniki is a classic comfort food that has found its way into the hearts and kitchens of people around the world.
Making this dish at home can be a fun and rewarding experience. It’s a great way to connect with Eastern European culinary traditions, and it’s also a fantastic opportunity to get creative in the kitchen. You can stick to the classic recipe or experiment with different ingredients and flavors.
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Classic Potato Draniki
They can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even a breakfast treat. They’re delicious on their own, but they can also be paired with a variety of accompaniments, from sour cream and applesauce to smoked salmon and caviar.
Ingredients
- 6 pcs large potatoes
- 1 pc egg
- 1 pc medium onion
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- 3 tbsp flour
- salt, dry spices to taste
Instructions
- Take the required amount of potatoes, peel them from the skin and rinse well from impurities in running water.
- Peel the onion from the husks.
- Grate the peeled potatoes and onions on a grater. Use a fine grater for a more homogeneous consistency.
- Add the egg, flour, salt and spices to the grated vegetables. I recommend using a little ground black pepper and dried dill or parsley as spices.
- Stir everything thoroughly to make a homogeneous mixture.
- Heat a frying pan until hot. Pour a little vegetable oil on it.
- Spread a little potato mass on the frying pan with the help of a spoon.
- Fry the draniki on both sides, on medium heat, until the appearance of an appetizing, golden color. Do not hurry to make a strong fire. It is necessary to let the draniki fry properly.
- Serve ready in a hot form, supplementing the dish with sour cream.
Notes
- You can add various other ingredients, such as cheese, mushrooms, lard, fresh herbs, if you wish. It will turn out very tasty and hearty in every case.
- For a brighter taste and aroma, you can add a little crushed garlic to them.
- You can prepare garlic sauce as an addition to the finished draniki.
- Prepare the pancakes so that they are eaten at once in one go while hot. When they sit, not everyone may like the flavor of draniki.
