Potato pancakes with sausages

2 servings

30 minutes

Potato draniki with sausages is a cozy and hearty dish from Russian cuisine. Draniki, known for their appetizing golden color and crispy crust, gain a special flavor from the spicy filling of sausages, cheese, and herbs. This dish combines the softness of potato dough with a rich meat filling, creating a harmony of flavors. It can be served as a standalone dish with sour cream or fresh vegetables. Draniki make an excellent option for family dinners or warm gatherings with friends, delighting with their aroma and taste.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 403.9
• Proteins: 16.3g
• Fats: 25.2g
• Carbohydrates: 29.1g

Ingredients

• Potato: 3 pc
• Shpikachki: 1 pc
• Cheese: 40 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Garlic: 1 clove
• Green: to taste
• Sour cream: 1.2 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. We prepare the ingredients, first we make the filling: we cut the sausages (or sausages) into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shpikachki: 1 piece

2. Grate cheese on a fine grater

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheese: 40 g

3. We chop the greens finely

   Required ingredients:

   • Green:  to taste

4. We mix everything and set aside the filling.

5. Grate the potatoes (if too watery, it's better to squeeze them out)

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces

6. Add an egg, sour cream, finely chopped garlic, salt, and pepper to the grated potato and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Sour cream: 1.2 tablespoon
   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Pour oil into a heated pan and spread grated potatoes to form a pancake.

8. We place the filling on top.

9. We cover with another layer of potatoes on top.

10. Fry on both sides in vegetable oil until cooked (about 2-3 minutes on each side).