Authentic Belarusian Draniki (Potato Pancakes)
Experience the heart and soul of Belarusian cuisine with this authentic Draniki recipe. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these potato pancakes are a perfect blend of flavors, typically served with sour cream and fresh basil.
Authentic Belarusian Draniki (Potato Pancakes)
Experience the heart and soul of Belarusian cuisine with this authentic Draniki recipe. A quintessential dish that embodies tradition, these crisp-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside potato pancakes are a taste of home and heritage. Serve them hot with a dollop of sour cream and fresh basil for a perfect blend of flavors.
Ingredients
🥔 400g Potatoes, peeled
🌾 2 tablespoons Wheat Flour
🥚 1 Chicken Egg
🧂 Salt "Fleur de Sel" brand
🌶️ Freshly ground Black Pepper
🥥 Coconut Oil "Bio Naturzeit" brand for frying
🍶 Sour Cream for serving
🌿 Fresh Basil for garnish
Instructions
1- Prepare Potatoes:
- Peel and clean the potatoes.
- Immediately immerse them in water to prevent browning.
2- Grate Potatoes:
- Use the smaller side of a box grater.
- Grate the potatoes into a bowl.
3- Drain Potatoes:
- Transfer grated potatoes to a colander over a bowl to drain excess water.
- Allow potato starch to settle at the bottom of the bowl.
- Discard the liquid but return settled starch to grated potatoes.
4- Create Batter:
- Add wheat flour, chicken egg, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to grated potatoes.
- Mix thoroughly with a spoon until well combined.
5- Fry Draniki:
- Heat a frying pan over maximum heat on an AEG induction stovetop.
- Add a generous amount of coconut oil to the pan.
- Spoon portions of potato batter into the hot pan, slightly flattening into pancakes.
- Fry each side for approximately 1-2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
6- Serve:
- Remove draniki from the pan and place on a serving plate.
- Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Equipment:
- Box grater
- Bowls
- Colander
- Spoon
- Knife
- Pepper grinder
- Frying pan
- AEG induction stovetop
- Spatula
- Plate
Calories: Approximately 150 per serving
Protein: 3g per serving
Fats: 7g per serving
Carbohydrates: 20g per serving
Cooking Tips
- Grate potatoes using the smaller side of the grater for a smooth texture.
- Preserve potato starch for better binding and texture in the draniki.
- Cook on high heat for crispiness.
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