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Драники с мачанкой

Cultural Context

Originating in Belarus, Драники (draniki) are traditional potato pancakes often served with a rich meat sauce called мачанка (machanka). This dish reflects the agricultural heritage of the region, celebrating simple, hearty ingredients. Today, it is a beloved comfort food in Belarus and has found its way into the kitchens of Eastern European communities worldwide, often enjoyed during family gatherings or festive occasions.

BelarusianBYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium potatoes
1 cup zucchini, grated
1 cup carrots, grated
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 cup flour
1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup vegetable milk
1 teaspoon spices

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

smoked sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: regular sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat and calories.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and cost-effective.

1

Peel and grate the potatoes into a bowl.

2

Grate the zucchini for a healthier dish.

3

Grate the onion and add it to the potato mixture.

4

Chop the fresh herbs.

5

Add a little bit of flour and salt to the mixture.

6

Mix everything together and prepare to fry.

7

Form the potato mixture into circles and fry them in a skillet.

8

Grate the carrots for the mачанка sauce.

9

Chop the mushrooms.

10

Add the grated carrots to a skillet.

11

Add the chopped mushrooms and cover with a lid to let them cook down.

12

Once the mushrooms are ready, season with salt and pepper.

13

Add vegetable milk to the mixture.

14

To thicken the sauce, add a little more flour if it's too liquid.

15

Mix everything together and cover with a lid for a few seconds to finish cooking.

Cooking Techniques

gratingmixingfryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

gratermixing bowlskilletspatulapaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freegluten-freenut-free

Allergens

gluteneggs

Also Known As

Potato pancakes with dipDraniki with machanka

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