Vegetable pancakes with smoked salsa
4 servings
60 minutes
Vegetable draniki with smoked salsa is a vibrant combination of tenderness and smoky notes from Belarusian cuisine. Traditionally made from potatoes, this version is enriched with carrots and zucchini, adding juiciness and lightness. The smoked salsa gives the dish a special piquancy, where roasted tomatoes, peppers, and spices create a rich aroma with a hint of spiciness. The history of draniki dates back centuries: they have been fried in Belarus since the 19th century. They have always been a symbol of home comfort and warmth. The taste of vegetable draniki is crispy on the outside, soft and fragrant on the inside, while the smoked salsa adds contrast and makes the dish perfect for cozy family lunches or friendly gatherings. It can be served with herbs and sour cream.
1
Bake the peppers in the oven.
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
2
To prepare salsa, first preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Place the tomatoes on a baking sheet and season with salt, pepper, sugar, and vinegar with oil. Bake for 20 minutes and set aside to cool.
- Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Sugar: 0.5 teaspoon
- Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Place the tomatoes in a blender and chop with pepper, chili, and paprika.
- Cherry tomatoes: 200 g
- Sweet pepper: 2 pieces
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
4
Grate all the vegetables and place them in the center of a clean kitchen towel. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the vegetables and transfer everything to a bowl. Season with spices, lemon juice, and oil.
- Potato: 2 pieces
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Lemon juice: 3 tablespoons
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
5
Form small patties from the vegetable mixture and fry in oil for 5-10 minutes on each side.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
6
Serve with smoked salsa and fresh parsley.
- Salt: to taste