Lots of stories about potato pancakes
So what are potato pancakes? These are pancakes made from grated potatoes. They are prepared in Ukraine, Belarus, Germany, Lithuania, and Israel. However, it is easier to list those countries where they are not prepared. There is an opinion that potato pancakes are a dish of Belarusian cuisine. Although the residents of Ukraine consider it theirs, calling potato pancakes potato pancakes. In Israel, potato pancakes are called latex, and they are always prepared for Hanukkah. The Germans call potato pancakes kartoffelpuffer - potato pancakes, and they prepare countless quantities of them for Christmas.
Be that as it may, the first recipe for potato pancakes was published in the cookbook of the Pole Jan Schytler in 1830, where he noted that this dish was borrowed from German cuisine. Naturally, there are differences in the recipes of not only different nations, but also different housewives, but the main component that unites all these recipes is grated potatoes. The Belarusian name “draniky” or the Ukrainian name “deruny” comes from the Old Slavonic word “tear”, which means “to rub”. Since, as already mentioned, the main ingredient of potato pancakes is potatoes, it’s worth putting in a good word for them. Potatoes came, or rather sailed, to us from South America, where the Indians considered them a divine gift.
After the discovery of America by Columbus, potatoes appeared in Europe in 1551. At first it was used as an ornamental plant, but over time the nutritional and taste qualities of potatoes were appreciated by Europeans and potato dishes took their rightful place. Potatoes were brought from Western Europe to Ukraine and Belarus. The climate and soil suited him; the peasants not only learned to grow potatoes and store them until the next harvest, but also to prepare various dishes from them. Among them were potato pancakes.
About the benefits of potato pancakes
As we have already found out, potato pancakes are a potato dish. What benefit do we have from potatoes? First of all, potatoes are rich in carbohydrates and proteins, which contain a large amount of amino acids, vitamins C and P, which help strengthen the walls of blood vessels. And such a microelement as potassium, which is also found in potatoes, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the heart. The lack of this trace element causes muscle cramps. You can compensate for its deficiency by regularly eating baked potatoes.
Potatoes also contain a lot of fiber. Therefore, potato dishes in our diet help improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. Raw potato juice is very useful. They treat high acidity of the stomach and treat burns. Scientists recently discovered the ability of potato juice to destroy cancer cells. Powders are prepared from potato starch for children against dermatitis and diaper rash. If we talk about potato pancakes, it is worth noting that this is far from a dietary dish. They should not be recommended to those who have problems with seasonal exacerbations of gastrointestinal diseases, biliary dyskinesia, or increased stomach acidity.
To prepare potato pancakes we will need the following ingredients:
- 1 kg of potatoes;
- 1 medium onion;
- 1 egg;
- 2 tablespoons flour;
- salt, black and red pepper to taste;
- sunflower oil for frying.
The main component of potato pancakes is potatoes. Therefore, we approach its choice very responsibly. Not every variety makes delicious potato pancakes. It is best to choose the “Nevsky” or “Sineglazka” variety. These varieties of potatoes have a fairly high starch content, they are soft and easy to grate.
Potato pancakes, recipe with photo
- First, let's prepare the necessary products.
- Peel and wash clean potatoes.
- You can grind it in a food processor, or you can grate it the old fashioned way. The taste of potato pancakes also depends on which grater you choose - with small or large holes.
- Lightly squeeze the grated potatoes, but do not pour out the juice, but let it settle.
- Meanwhile, peel the onion and grind it in a blender.
- Carefully drain the potato juice; we don’t need it. Leave the starch that has settled at the bottom. Add egg, flour, chopped onion, salt and pepper to the potato mixture.
- Mix everything well. The result was a thick potato dough.
- Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat it well.
- Spread the potato mixture with a tablespoon, giving it an oval or round shape. If you like crispy potato pancakes, you need to make them as thin as possible.
- When the edges of the potato pancakes are already browned, turn them over.
- Fry the potato pancakes for another minute.
- From the proposed amount of products, about 20 potato pancakes are obtained. Serve them with sour cream, mushroom sauce, caviar or cracklings with onions.
Sometimes grated zucchini, carrots, and raw mushrooms, cut into pieces, are added to the potato mixture. Naturally, the taste of potato pancakes changes. Draniki can also be served in pots. To do this, they are layered with fried mushrooms, meat, carrots and onions, poured with sour cream or cream and simmered in the oven. Try making potato pancakes according to Khozoboz’s recipe, you will love them!
Potato pancakes, potato pancakes or potato pancakes, are found in the national cuisines of European peoples. Fried potato cakes are loved in both Latin America and Scandinavian countries. And in Belarus, potato pancakes with meat or sorcerers are the most beloved and revered dish.
This delicious page features easy and simple recipes for potato pancakes. With minimal investment of time and money, you can prepare a quick, satisfying and very healthy dish to the delight of adults and children.
Classic potato pancake recipe
It will be useful for novice housewives to master this simple classic recipe for potato pancakes. A step-by-step cooking process and useful tips from chefs will help you quickly organize a hearty breakfast or light dinner.
Let's prepare the necessary ingredients:
- 6 potatoes;
- 1 egg;
- 2 large spoons of flour;
- 1 onion;
- salt pepper;
- 1 spoon of sour cream (optional);
- vegetable oil for frying.
Preparation:
Peel the potatoes and onions, take a grater or blender from the shelf.
Grate the potatoes on a fine or medium grater, or even better, put them through a chopper along with the onions! Draniki will bake faster and be more tender!
We get tender, airy potato mass! If the potatoes were grated, it is better to drain the resulting juice. To do this, you need to squeeze out the mass and transfer it to another bowl! Add egg and flour to potatoes and onions.
It is better to separate the yolk and white. Immediately add the yolk to the mixture, beat the white with salt until it forms a stiff foam, and then add to the potatoes. Add salt, pepper and mix thoroughly.
A tablespoon of sour cream will add fluffiness, juiciness and a pleasant creamy note to the potato pancakes.
Using a spoon, place the dough into a heated frying pan with oil. We wait for the rims to brown and carefully turn the cakes over.
After frying, it is better to place the finished pancakes on a paper towel. This will remove excess fat from the potato cakes and be absorbed into the paper. Children will definitely love these crispy potato pancakes because they taste a little like chips! Have a nice and delicious crunch!
Potato pancakes with cheese - step-by-step recipe
In Belarus, potato pancakes are prepared with different fillings. For example, flatbreads with cheese and herbs are called pyzy. An easy recipe with step-by-step preparation will reveal the secret of this delicious dish.
Products:
- 6 potatoes;
- 1 carrot and 1 onion;
- 1 egg;
- 150-200 g hard cheese;
- 2-3 large spoons of flour;
- dill, garlic clove;
- spices and vegetable oil.
Cooking process at several points:
- Peel the potatoes, onions and carrots and pass them through a meat grinder.
- Add egg and flour to the minced vegetables.
- Season well with spices and mix everything thoroughly.
- Grate the cheese on a track, and finely chop the dill and garlic. Let's mix the filling!
- Put a portion of potato dough on a heated frying pan, a little cheese filling on top, and then again a little potato. We carefully level it and wait for the potato pancake to stick.
- Turn the cakes over several times and fry on both sides for several minutes.
The pyzy are ready! They are best served hot with sour cream and fresh bread.
Recipe for potato pancakes with minced meat
Potato pancakes with minced meat come from Belarusian cuisine. The recipe is old, and the hearty flatbreads with meat are also called sorcerers. The cooking process is simple and recommended to all lovers of tasty and juicy potato pancakes.
Ingredients for cooking:
- 1 kg of potatoes;
- 350 – 400 grams of minced pork;
- 1 small onion;
- 1 egg;
- 1 clove of garlic and any greens;
- spices, oil for frying.
Preparation:
Grate the peeled potatoes on a fine grater.
To prevent the potatoes from darkening, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to them.
- It is advisable to transfer the grated potatoes into a colander and remove excess juice. Salt, pepper and break 1 egg into the mixture. Generously season the minced meat with spices, garlic and mix with chopped onions.
- It's time to form fluffy potato pancakes with meat. To do this, put a thin layer of potatoes on your hand, then a layer of minced meat and again a layer of potato mass. Gently pinch the edges. Place the pieces on a paper towel to absorb excess liquid.
- Place the sorcerers in a hot frying pan with vegetable oil. Fry on both sides for 2-3 minutes until firm golden brown. At the end of frying, it is advisable to keep the potato pancakes under the lid for a couple of minutes so that they are thoroughly fried.
Place the finished sorcerers on a paper towel and check one cutlet for readiness. The potato crust should be thin, and the meat filling should be juicy and cooked through. Bon appetit!
Cooking potato pancakes with mushrooms
In the next recipe we will use healthy mushrooms as a delicious filling. Potatoes in pancakes go perfectly with onions and fried champignons. The cooking process is fast and food consumption is minimal!
Ingredients:
- 0.5 kg potatoes;
- 250 grams of champignons;
- 2 onions;
- 1 egg;
- 2 – 3 tablespoons of flour;
- frying oil;
Preparation:
- Cut the mushrooms and onions into cubes and fry in vegetable oil. During this time, grate the potatoes on a medium grater. Squeeze out the excess liquid, add salt and pepper and mix the potato mixture with the egg and flour.
- Heat the frying pan over medium heat. Lay out a layer of potatoes, then a layer of mushrooms and again a layer of potato mass. As soon as the potato pancakes are browned on the edges, it’s time to turn them over and fry them on the other side.
Fragrant potato pancakes with mushrooms are ready! For a beautiful presentation you will need sour cream and chopped green onions. Have a hearty and delicious lunch!
How to cook potato pancakes without flour? Simply and easily!
For those who are on a diet, the following recipe for potato pancakes. The dough contains no flour, and the pancakes turn out more tender and airy.
Ingredients for the dough:
- 5 potatoes;
- 1 onion;
- 2 eggs;
- garlic and spices.
Preparation:
- To make the potato pancakes stick together using eggs and without flour, you need to grate the potatoes on a coarse grater. It is better to grate in a colander so that the juice flows into the lower bowl, and a semi-dry potato mass remains for the dough.
- The onion can also be grated or very finely chopped. Season the vegetable mixture well with spices and mix with beaten eggs.
The main secret of delicious potato pancakes is that they need to be cooked before the potatoes darken! Therefore, you should not delay the cooking process!
- Heat the frying pan and spoon out the potato mixture in portions. Fry the tortillas on both sides until hard brown.
Serve hot and enjoy the great taste of hearty potato pancakes!
The original recipe for potato pancakes with chicken breast is distinguished by the method of preparation and serving of the dish. The result is a delicious uncovered flatbread with a hearty filling, which can even be prepared for a festive romantic dinner.
Let's prepare the products:
- 4 potatoes;
- 250 grams of chicken breast;
- 2 eggs;
- 1 onion;
- 2 tablespoons flour;
- 50 grams of cheese;
- spices and dill for sprinkling.
Preparation:
- First, fry the onion until golden translucent. Next, prepare the breast cut into small pieces.
- Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater and squeeze out the juice. Break eggs into potatoes, add flour and generously season with spices.
- Mix the potato dough thoroughly and place a large round cake on a heated frying pan. Carefully level it and wait for it to catch slightly on the bottom.
- Turn over the potato cake. Place fried breasts, onion, grated cheese and a little dill on one half. Cover the layers with the second half of the cake and press lightly.
Fry the potato pancakes with filling on both sides and place them on a large beautiful plate to serve. You can feed heartily and surprise your household with such a simple and incredibly tasty dish!
I suggest you watch a video recipe for making potato pancakes according to the classic recipe
Bon appetit and see you new recipes!
Popularly called potato pancakes, or potato pancakes, is a simple and very tasty dish belonging to Belarusian cuisine. Anyone can prepare it in their own kitchen, using products that can be found in any refrigerator. Potato pancakes are quick and easy to make. We bring to your attention the simplest recipe for potato pancakes with step-by-step execution.
How to prepare products?
To prepare potato pancakes you will need potatoes, eggs and flour. Different recipes may contain other components, but without these basic pancakes you won’t get them. The products will be baked from dough with a creamy consistency. To prepare it, potatoes should be peeled and chopped. Use a medium grater or food processor. A little trick: you should grate the potatoes immediately before cooking. If too much juice is released, it is better to carefully drain some of it. The simplest pancake recipe does not involve adding other vegetables to the dough. But if you decide to make pancakes from several vegetables, chop them all in the same way. Interesting fact: in its classic version, potato pancakes are prepared using the finest grater. This is exactly how our grandmothers made them, but it is impossible to call this method of chopping potatoes the fastest and easiest.
Fry pancakes over medium heat until golden brown.
Turn over and fry on the other side until done.
Draniki cook quickly; just fry them on both sides until golden brown and they will be completely cooked during this time. But, if desired, you can simmer them a little further under the lid by adding a little water.
Serve hot potato pancakes with sour cream.
Enjoy your meal!
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RECIPE IN ENGLISH
POTATO PANKACES WITH SOURCREAM
prep: 20 mins
cook: 20 mins
total: 40 mins
Makes: 15-20 potato pancakes
Ingredients
6-8 Yukon Gold potatoes (700 grams)
1 medium yellow onion
1 egg
2-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying
sour cream to serve
PREPARATION
1. Peel the potatoes, wash them and put in cold water to prevent them from turning brown. Using a grater or a food processor finely grate the potatoes and onion into a large bowl. You can drain off any excess liquid (I don't always do that).
Mix in egg, salt, freshly ground black pepper and add enough flour to make the mixture thick.
2. Heat some oil in the bottom of a non-stick pan over medium heat.
Pour one portion of potato mixture in a hot pan (using little less than 1/4 cup for each pancake) and flatten to make 1/2 inch thick pancakes. Fry pancakes for 2-3 minutes until golden. Then turn upside down and brown the other side. Remove them from the pan and place to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Repeat the same steps until all potato mixture is used.
8. Serve potato pancakes hot with sour cream and chopped dill or parsley.
Enjoy your potato pancakes!
Draniki are the most famous Belarusian potato dish. They were first mentioned in 1830 by Jan Šytler. And the dish appeared under the influence of German cuisine.
As a result, potato pancakes have become one of the most popular dishes among different nations. Recipes for potato pancakes can be found in Ukrainian, Russian, Jewish and Eastern European cuisines. Only in Belarus they are called draniki, in Israel latkes, in Russia as kakorki, and in Ukraine they are called potato pancakes, tertyukhi, karemzlyk.
Draniki are a simple and very tasty dish. Its preparation does not take much time, money or effort. There are quite a few ways to prepare potato pancakes. Minced meat or squeezed cottage cheese can also be added to the dish. One way or another, first of all, it’s better to learn how to cook traditional potato pancakes.
How to cook potato pancakes?
The recipe is quite simple. For the dish you will need 8 potatoes, 2 eggs, vegetable oil for frying, sour cream and salt.Peel the raw potatoes, rinse them thoroughly and grate them on a medium grater. In principle, if you wish, you can grate it on a fine grater, depending on your preferences. To prepare potato pancakes, it is better to use crumbly varieties of potatoes. This will not give a lot of juice, so you won’t need to squeeze out the grated mass and add flour. And if the need nevertheless arises, then you can get by with 1-2 tablespoons of flour.
How to cook pancakes?
Drain the grated potatoes in a pre-prepared colander and leave for a while until the juice drains. If the mass is grated on a fine grater, then you can use gauze or a fine strainer. It is better to collect the juice in a separate container. We collect the starch that has precipitated and add it back to the potatoes. All these procedures must be done quickly before the vegetable darkens.
Experienced cooks advise adding a little vinegar to potato pancakes to prevent the potatoes from darkening. However, some claim that vinegar makes the pancakes tough and suggest soaking the potatoes in cold water. To speed up the cooking process and not wait for the potatoes to get wet, you can rub the vegetable in a container of water. After this, the potato pancakes turn out soft and fluffy, and besides, there is no excess starch in the product.
At the next stage, we start frying the potato pancakes. This is best done in hot sunflower or olive oil, in a cast iron frying pan with a thick bottom. It is worth noting that there should not be very much oil, but enough to cover the bottom of the pan well. Carefully place the potato pancakes into the frying pan. It is best to scoop the dough with a tablespoon so that the potato pancakes turn out to be the same shape. Fry each pancake on both sides over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. After this, reduce the heat, cover the pan with potato pancakes with a lid and bring to readiness. This will take another 3-4 minutes.
According to the classic recipe, such potato pancakes should be served with sour cream. Draniki can satisfy anyone's taste. If you don’t like the classic version, you can choose a different recipe. However, the pancakes in them are prepared using the traditional method; all sorts of fillings and sauces are simply added to them.
For example, potato pancakes can be served with mushroom sauce, garlic sauce (here you just add vegetable oil, boiled water and salt to chopped garlic), with fried onions and cracklings, tomato sauce or adjika, with simple mayonnaise, with sour cream and cheese, red caviar or vegetables.
Everyone can choose their own recipe or try all the options and come up with their own.
How to cook potato pancakes with meat?
Cooking potato pancakes with meat correctly is not difficult. In Belarus they say that even children can make their favorite dish. The dish will require 300 grams of minced meat (beef and pork), 1 onion, 6-8 large potatoes, 2 eggs, 1-2 tablespoons of flour, salt, pepper, vegetable oil and sour cream.Draniki with meat (pyzy)
Peel the potatoes and grate them on a fine grater. Add flour, salt and pepper to taste, as well as eggs. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.
For the meat filling, take minced meat, salt and pepper, add finely chopped onion and mix everything well. By the way, you can add a little water to the minced meat.
Next, heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan and place the potato dough in the form of pancakes on it using a spoon. For one pancake you will need 1.5-2 tablespoons of mass, although you can choose the size to your taste.
While the potato pancake is frying, make a small flat cake from the minced meat and place it on top of the potato pancake, and then fill it with one tablespoon of potato dough.
Fry pancakes on one side until golden brown. After this, turn the pancakes over, cover the frying pan with a lid, reduce the heat and bring to readiness. This will take approximately 5-6 minutes.
Beetroot pancakes (pancakes)
Instead of potatoes, you can take other vegetables, it will turn out no less tasty and just as healthy. For beet pancakes, take two medium beets (400 grams), 4 tablespoons of flour, 1 egg and salt.Grate the beets on a coarse grater, add egg, flour and salt. Spoon the dough into the pan and bake the pancakes.
It is best to cook them over low or medium heat so that they are thoroughly cooked. The cooking process will take at least 20 minutes (for baking on both sides). And if you grate the vegetables on a well-aimed grater, the potato pancakes will bake faster and have smooth edges. After frying, it is best to place the pancakes on a paper towel to drain excess fat.
It is worth noting that beet pancakes have a pleasant caramel, sweetish taste. They can be eaten as a snack for the first course or used as bread. They are delicious with garlic sauce or sour cream.
The editors of the site wish you bon appetit and culinary success in preparing your favorite dishes.
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