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Картофельные драники

Cultural Context

Originating from Belarus, картофельные драники are cherished for their simplicity and heartiness, often enjoyed as a staple in Eastern European cuisine. Traditionally served with sour cream, these potato pancakes celebrate the humble potato, a key ingredient in the region. Today, variations can be found across Eastern Europe, each reflecting local flavors and preferences.

BelarusianBYmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds potatoes
1/2 onion
1 egg
flour
salt
pepper
peanut oil

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

1

Peel the potatoes.

2

Shred the potatoes into a bowl of water to prevent oxidation and remove starch.

3

Grate half an onion and add it to the bowl with the potatoes.

4

In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and egg, and season with salt and fresh black cracked pepper.

5

Squeeze out excess moisture from the potato-onion mixture.

6

Blend the potato-onion mixture with the egg and flour mixture.

7

Heat peanut oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

8

Spoon the mixture into the pan, patting it thin.

9

Let the pancakes brown on one side before flipping.

Cooking Techniques

gratingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

gratermixing bowlfrying panspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

egggluten

Also Known As

Potato pancakesDraniki
Local Name: Картофельные драники

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