Draniki with greens and sweet pepper

12 servings

60 minutes

Draniki with greens and sweet pepper is a bright and aromatic version of the classic Belarusian dish. Thin, crispy potato pancakes enriched with fresh parsley and juicy sweet pepper acquire a special taste and appealing color. The flavor is delicate, with light spicy notes of garlic and fragrant pepper, while the softness of the potato mass harmonizes with the juiciness of the vegetables. Historically, draniki became a symbol of Belarusian cuisine, a simple yet hearty dish served as an independent treat or side dish. In this recipe, fresh vegetables add an original touch, making it especially suitable for the summer season. They pair perfectly with sour cream or yogurt sauce, highlighting their delicate texture. This version of draniki is a delicious interpretation of tradition with a modern twist!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 106.5
• Proteins: 2.4g
• Fats: 5.1g
• Carbohydrates: 13.4g

Ingredients

• Potato: 500 g
• Onion: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 4 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Ground allspice: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 50 ml
• Sour cream: 10 g
• Soda: pinch
• Sweet pepper: 150 g
• Parsley: 15 g
• Garlic: 1 clove

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.

2. Add baking soda to room temperature sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soda:  pinch
   • Sour cream: 10 g

3. Peel the raw potatoes, wash them well under running water, and dry them a little.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 500 g

4. Grate the potato on a fine grater.

5. Add the prepared sour cream, salt, and pepper to the grated potatoes. Mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 10 g
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground allspice:  to taste

6. Grate 100 grams of onion on a fine grater and add to the potato mixture. Mix well with a spoon.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 100 g

7. Add a raw chicken egg to the onion-potato mixture and mix everything until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

8. Add 3 tablespoons of wheat flour to the mixture and mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 4 tablespoons

9. Add finely chopped sweet pepper, finely chopped parsley, and 1 clove of garlic grated on a fine grater to the obtained mass.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 150 g
   • Parsley: 15 g
   • Garlic: 1 clove

10. Mix everything well until smooth.

11. Pour vegetable oil into the pan and place it on the heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Vegetable oil: 50 ml

12. Carefully place the potato batter onto the pan using a tablespoon.

13. Fry the draniki over medium heat on both sides until golden brown. After flipping the draniki to the other side, cover the pan with a lid and fry until cooked. Place the finished draniki on a plate. It's best to serve them warm with sour cream.