Belarusian potato babka

6 servings

90 minutes

Belarusian potato babka is a true embodiment of rural coziness and hearty home dining. The roots of this dish go back centuries when peasants sought ways to prepare simple and nutritious food from available ingredients. The tender combination of grated potatoes, aromatic fried onions, and juicy pork mince creates a rich flavor with an appetizing golden crust. Baked to perfection, the babka has a dense yet soft texture that harmoniously complements sour cream or milk. This dish is perfect for both family dinners and special occasions when you want to delight guests with something traditional and heartfelt.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 386.2
• Proteins: 18.6g
• Fats: 18.2g
• Carbohydrates: 38.4g

Ingredients

• Potato: 10 pc
• Minced pork: 500 g
• Onion: 3 head
• Wheat flour: 1 tbsp
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes, grate them with one onion on a medium grater, add flour and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 10 pieces
   • Onion: 3 heads
   • Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Finely chop the remaining onion and sauté it with the minced meat in vegetable oil until golden, then mix with the potato mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 3 heads
   • Minced pork: 500 g
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

3. Grease a deep frying pan or mold with oil (you can also cook in pots), place the future babka in it, and bake in the oven for about 40-50 minutes at 180 degrees. Serve hot with sour cream or milk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste