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Draniki recipe
Crispy potato pancakes that are simply irresistible!
Ingredients
- 800 g potatoes
- 1 onion
- 1 egg
- 50 g flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 200 ml oil
How to make Draniki
- Peel and grate 800 g of potatoes and 1 onion into a mixing bowl.
- Add 1 egg, 50 g of flour, 1 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of pepper; mix until fully combined.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Spoon about 60 g of the potato mixture into the pan, creating a pancake shape.
- Fry each pancake for 4-5 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked pancakes onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with a side of sour cream.
What is Draniki?
Draniki is a traditional dish from Belarus, cooked in a pan, and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. It is built around potatoes and flour. The recipe below uses 7 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Draniki take?
At 30 minutes it is quicker than 97% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 60 dishes built on potatoes. The method runs to 7 steps, the longest being 4 minutes.
Any tips for making Draniki?
Using fresh potatoes ensures crispy and delicious pancakes.
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