Potato pancakes with turnips
4 servings
20 minutes
Potato draniki with turnip is a soulful dish of Belarusian cuisine, embodying simplicity and comfort. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they have a light sweetness from the turnip that harmonizes with the soft potato flavor. Such draniki were made in villages where turnip was an accessible and nutritious product. They are great as a standalone dish, especially with a spoonful of sour cream or garlic sauce, and can also serve as an excellent side for meat dishes. Their preparation is an art of balance: properly squeezing the mass, shaping it, and frying until golden brown. This dish not only delights with its taste but also warms memories of home cooking and family traditions.
1
Peel the potatoes and turnips and grate them on a coarse grater. Squeeze out the excess liquid with your hands and transfer to a bowl. Add salt and pepper.
- Potato: 500 g
- White turnip: 250 g
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper: to taste
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Extra virgin olive oil: 0.3 glass
3
Make balls from potato mass and press them onto the pan. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel, then to a plate, and sprinkle with coarse salt.
- Coarse salt: to taste