Draniki

Name: Draniki
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 12 potatoes; 1 onion; oil; salt; 1 egg

Draniki became very popular in Belarus in the 19th century. They were often eaten for breakfast as it is a very delicious and nourishing dish. Hot potato pancakes were served with fresh homemade sour cream. This is the most popular serving for Belarusian draniki. They are also good with machanka (pork stew), butter, fried salo and onions. In line with Belarusian national cooking traditions, draniki can be also stewed in ceramic pots with fried onions, carrots, mushrooms, homemade sausages and cream in a bake oven.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:12:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories454.8 kcal (23%)

Total Fat5 g (7%)

Carbs92.9 g (36%)

Sugars5.3 g (6%)

Protein12.3 g (25%)

Sodium241.4 mg (12%)

Fiber11.3 g (40%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Peel, wash and grate potatoes and the onion (the onion will help you keep grated potatoes from turning brown). Use a grater with small holes. Add salt and mix until a smooth even consistency is obtained.

Step 2

Heat the frying pan with vegetable oil. Put a full tablespoon of mixture from the bowl onto the frying pan and form a small pancake. Flip over once browned and crispy - about 2 to 3 minutes each side.

Frying Pan

Step 3

Serve hot with sour cream.

Step 4

Draniki can also be served with soused cowberries, apple and sour cream sauce, onion and sour cream sauce, machanka. Draniki can be stewed in ceramic pots with meat, sausages, mushrooms…

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