MACHANKA and DRANIKI Recipe from BELARUS - Cooking with Kids

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner, while beef is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

smoked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly is more affordable.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while rice is a budget-friendly alternative.

Peel and grate 5 potatoes using a grater.

Try to remove as much water from the grated potatoes as possible.

Cook the kielbasa sausage in beef stock instead of beer and water.

Fry the grated potatoes in lard until crispy.

Serve the fried potato pancakes with sour cream and dill.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens