Potato Granny

4 servings

120 minutes

Potato babka is a hearty and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine, featuring the rich flavor of golden-baked potato mass with delicate hints of fried onions and smoked bacon. This recipe has its roots in peasant cooking, where simple and accessible ingredients were transformed into true culinary masterpieces. The coarsely grated potato mixture is combined with flour and spices, then baked to a golden crust, creating a crispy yet soft texture inside. Babka is traditionally served with cracklings, enhancing its rich taste. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, reminiscent of warm evenings by the hearth.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 458
• Proteins: 9.3g
• Fats: 17.8g
• Carbohydrates: 69.7g

Ingredients

• Potato: 12 pc
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Pork belly: 50 g
• Onion: 3 head
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grate raw peeled potatoes, add flour, salt, black pepper, and fried onion with bacon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 12 pieces
   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Onion: 3 heads
   • Pork belly: 50 g

2. Mix everything well. Grease the mold with oil, tightly pack the potato mixture into it, drizzle with oil, and bake at 160 degrees for 90 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 2 tablespoons

3. Serve with cracklings.