Potato Floaters
2 servings
25 minutes
Potato floaters are a traditional Russian dish where tender potato balls combine with aromatic bacon, onions, and rich broth. The recipe's origins trace back to rural cuisine, where simple ingredients were transformed into hearty and cozy meals. The flavor of the floaters is rich and warming: soft potatoes, slightly crispy bacon, and the delicate aroma of sour cream create a harmony of textures. This dish is perfect for cold days when one craves something homey and soulful. Serving it with broth makes it especially hearty, while fresh parsley adds a touch of freshness. Potato floaters can be an excellent option for a family dinner as they are easy to prepare and fill the home with appetizing aromas, reminding one of the simple joys of Russian cuisine.
1
We are boiling potatoes in their skins.
- Potato: 3 pieces
2
We cut the bacon into cubes. We peel the onion and chop it as well.
- Bacon: 50 g
- Onion: 1 head
3
Cut the bacon into cubes. Peel the onion and chop it as well.
- Bacon: 50 g
- Onion: 1 head
4
We fry the bacon in a pan. Then we add the onion and continue frying.
- Bacon: 50 g
- Onion: 1 head
5
Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater. Add bacon and onion. Season with pepper to taste. Crack in an egg and mix well.
- Potato: 3 pieces
- Bacon: 50 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
6
We boil water in a saucepan. We form balls from the minced meat. Carefully place them in boiling water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Place the ready balls on a plate, pour broth over them, and add a spoon of sour cream. Garnish with parsley.
- Sour cream: to taste
- Chopped parsley: to taste
