Classic Potato Pancakes
4 servings
15 minutes
Potato draniki are a legendary dish of Belarusian cuisine, simple yet incredibly tasty. Their history roots back to village traditions where potatoes were a staple food. Golden and crispy on the outside, tender and soft on the inside, draniki captivate with their rich potato flavor slightly enhanced by onions. They are the perfect treat for a family breakfast or hearty dinner. Served with sour cream, garlic sauce, or even meat additions, they can be a standalone dish or a side. The key to preparation is to properly squeeze out excess moisture for crispy draniki and fry them in a hot pan until golden brown. Once tasted, the aroma and flavor that warms the soul are unforgettable.
1
Grate the onion on a fine grater and put it in a bowl.
- Onion: 0.5 piece
2
Grate the potato on a fine grater, add it to the onion and mix.
- Potato: 5 piece
3
Drain the potatoes with onions in a colander, and when the liquid drains, squeeze it out — the result should be a 'dry residue'. Add salt, egg, and flour, and mix thoroughly.
- Salt: pinch
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
4
Fry in a heated pan with vegetable oil. Place the pancakes with a tablespoon.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
5
Make the draniki not too thick, flatten the surface with a spatula.
6
Fry on medium heat - the potato should be well cooked inside.