Potato pancakes
4 servings
25 minutes
Deruny is a traditional dish of Belarusian cuisine that captivates with its simplicity and cozy homemade taste. These crispy potato pancakes, fried to a golden crust, have a rich aroma of garlic and onion that perfectly complements the tender texture of the potatoes. The origins of the recipe date back centuries when potatoes became a staple in Belarusian cuisine. Deruny are often served with sour cream, which adds softness and a slight tanginess, while fresh dill adds freshness. This dish is perfect for family breakfasts or cozy evenings. Deruny can be enjoyed as a standalone dish or as a side to meat or fish. They combine ease of preparation with a delightful taste that evokes a warm homey comfort.
1
Peel the potatoes and grate them on a coarse grater. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
- Potato: 7 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
2
Mix potatoes with onion and garlic, add eggs, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add flour and mix the mass thoroughly.
- Potato: 7 pieces
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Wheat flour: 0.5 glass
3
Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Spoon the mixture onto the pan and fry on both sides until golden brown.
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
4
Serve with sour cream, sprinkled with dill.
- Sour cream: 0.5 jar
- Chopped dill: 3 tablespoons