Draniki (potato pancakes) 06.10.2015

Potatoes and cheap eats go hand-in-hand. Yet that doesn’t mean you can’t have a satiating and nutritious meal! Try this recipe from Belarus, which is crispy, warm, and delicious.

Yields 2 servings

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Ingredients:

• large potatoes, 5
• egg, 1
• medium onion, 1
• 
black pepper, ½ t
• 
salt, to taste
• sunflower oil, 8 T

Instructions:

1. Peel the potatoes and onion. Grate them; place in a bowl. They should be a pasty mass, not grated strips.
2. Thoroughly combine salt, pepper, and eggs; add to potatoes and onions. Drain any excess juice from potatoes or add flour to keep it together.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of oil into a skillet; heat on high. Pour one tablespoon of mixture into skillet (about ¼-inch thick). Fry 2-3 minutes; flip.
4. Cook other side 3-4 minutes; should be golden brown.
5. Garnish with sour cream; serve.