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Delicious Potato Pancakes DRANIKI with Creamy Garlic Sauce: A Quick Recipe

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Potato Pancakes (Draniki)

Cultural Context

Originating in Belarus, Draniki are a beloved comfort food made from grated potatoes, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a side dish. Traditionally served with sour cream, they reflect the region's agricultural heritage and resourcefulness. Today, variations can be found across Eastern Europe, with each country adding its unique twist, making them a popular dish worldwide.

BelarusianBYmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
600g potatoes
1 onion
1 egg
1 tbsp flour
Cooking oil
150g heavy cream
3 cloves of garlic
Salt
Pepper

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

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

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative that binds well.

1

Grate the potatoes using a grater. To prevent oxidation, add grated onion and mix well.

2

Salt the potatoes and let them sit for 5-7 minutes.

3

Drain the potatoes through a sieve over a bowl to release the juice.

4

Discard the liquid from the potatoes, collect the starch settled at the bottom, and add it to the mixture. Mix well.

5

Add egg, salt, and pepper to the potato mixture and mix thoroughly.

6

Add flour and mix until well combined.

7

Heat a skillet and scoop the potato mixture onto it using a spoon to form pancakes. Do not make them too thick.

8

Fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

9

Reduce the heat and let the pancakes cook through on low heat.

Cooking Techniques

gratingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

graterskilletsievespoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutendairyeggs

Also Known As

DranikiKartofelniki

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