Belarusian breakfast with potato pancakes and kupaty

2 servings

30 minutes

Belarusian breakfast with draniki and kupaty is a traditional morning dish filled with the aromas and flavors of Belarusian cuisine. Draniki, golden potato pancakes fried in hot fat, have a crispy crust and tender center, while kupaty, juicy meat sausages, add richness to the dish. Bacon, cracklings, and sour cream enhance the depth of flavor, while herbs provide freshness. Historically, draniki became a hallmark of Belarus due to their simplicity in preparation and ingredient availability. Breakfast with draniki and kupaty is not only a hearty start to the day but also an opportunity to touch upon the national gastronomic culture while enjoying the balance of textures and richness of flavors.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1173.6
• Proteins: 26.8g
• Fats: 101g
• Carbohydrates: 42.4g

Ingredients

• Potato: 3 pc
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Onion: 2 pc
• Smoked brisket: 150 g
• Lard: 50 g
• Dill: 5 g
• Parsley: 5 g
• Sour cream: 100 g
• Kupaty: 1 pc
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the bacon into small pieces and fry in a hot pan until a crispy crust forms. Remove the cracklings from the pan onto a napkin.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lard: 50 g
   • Salt:  to taste

2. Fry even slices of bacon 1 cm thick and line the bottom of the plate with them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked brisket: 150 g

3. Grate the peeled and washed potatoes with 1 onion on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces
   • Onion: 2 pieces

4. Add 1 egg, salt and pepper to taste, as well as some finely chopped dill and parsley to the mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Dill: 5 g
   • Parsley: 5 g

5. Mix thoroughly and drain the excess juice.

6. Fry the draniki in hot fat (about 2 tablespoons per draniki).

   Required ingredients:

   • Lard: 50 g
   • Potato: 3 pieces

7. Fry the second onion sliced into half rings, kupat, and the second egg, seasoning with salt and pepper, until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Kupaty: 1 piece
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

8. Place the draniki on the plate, garnished with fried onions, cracklings, and sour cream. Next to it, place an egg and kupata. Sprinkle the dish with the remaining finely chopped dill and parsley.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked brisket: 150 g
   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Sour cream: 100 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Kupaty: 1 piece
   • Dill: 5 g
   • Parsley: 5 g