Name: Draniki
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Belarus
Ingredients: 2 lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled; 1 small onion; 1 egg; 2 tbsp flour; 1 tsp salt; Black pepper; Oil for frying; Sour cream for serving

Where it comes from

Draniki are a hallmark of Belarusian cooking and are enjoyed across Eastern Europe. They can be served plain or with meat, mushrooms and cream sauce.

Explore the cuisine of Belarus.

Recipe

Make Draniki at home

Serves 4Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

2 lb (900 g) potatoes, peeled
1 small onion
1 egg
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
Black pepper
Oil for frying
Sour cream for serving

How it's made

Finely grate the potatoes and onion and squeeze out the excess liquid in a clean towel.
Stir in the egg, flour, salt and pepper.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Drop spoonfuls of batter and flatten into pancakes about 1/4 inch thick.
Fry 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden and crisp.
Drain on paper towels and serve right away with sour cream.