Potato pancakes with mushrooms
2 servings
30 minutes
Potato draniki with mushrooms is a classic dish of Belarusian cuisine, known for its simplicity and rich flavor. Historically, draniki appeared in Belarus in the 19th century and quickly became a national pride due to the availability of ingredients and heartiness. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are perfectly complemented by aromatic fried champignons that add a deep, earthy taste to the dish. The light spiciness of onion and black pepper enhances the tenderness of the potato, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Draniki are great as a standalone dish, especially with garlic sauce or as a side to meat. They are served hot and freshly made to maintain their crispy crust. This cozy and warming dish fits perfectly into a home atmosphere and reminds one of traditional family lunches.
1
Peel, wash, and grate the potatoes on a coarse grater.
- Potato: 6 pieces
2
Peel the onion, chop it very finely, and mix it with the potatoes.
- Onion: 2 pieces
3
Add salt, flour, and pepper to the potatoes. Mix thoroughly until homogeneous.
- Salt: to taste
- Wheat flour: 3 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Heat the pan and pour in vegetable oil. Use a tablespoon to place the draniki in the pan and flatten them slightly. They should not be too thick and should fry well.
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
5
Fry the draniki in hot vegetable oil on both sides for 3-4 minutes until a delicious golden crust forms.
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
6
Clean and wash the onion and mushrooms. Cut as desired. Place in a heated pan, fry in vegetable oil for 10 minutes, stirring. Add salt and pepper. Mix well. Serve the draniki hot with fried mushrooms or garlic sauce.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Champignons: 200 g
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste