Potato pancakes with ham and herbs
4 servings
20 minutes
Potato pancakes with ham and herbs are a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that warms the heart and fills the home with the aromas of home cooking. Their roots go back to the traditions of simple yet hearty dishes where potato is the king of the table. The pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside thanks to juicy ham, fragrant herbs, and spicy smoked cheese. Each bite reveals a wealth of flavors: the light sweetness of potato, salty notes of ham, freshness of dill and parsley, while a subtle smokiness from cheese makes the dish even more expressive. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy dinner, they pair well with sour cream or garlic sauce. This simple and unpretentious food delights the soul and gathers loved ones around the table.
1
Peel the onion, chop it, cut the cheese and ham into small cubes. Grate the potato on a coarse grater, drain it in a colander, and squeeze the mass with a spoon.
- Onion: 1 head
- Smoked cheese: 100 g
- Ham: 100 g
- Potato: 700 g
2
Combine potatoes with flour, egg, onion, ham, cheese, herbs, salt and pepper; mix thoroughly.
- Potato: 700 g
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 head
- Ham: 100 g
- Smoked cheese: 100 g
- Chopped dill: 0.5 tablespoon
- Chopped parsley: 0.5 tablespoon
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan. Spoon the batter and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side over medium heat until golden brown. Add more oil to cook the remaining pancakes.
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons