Potato Pancakes from Belarus

Potato Pancakes (Draniki) are a Belarusian staple. This blog post will teach out all about the best potatoes to pick, the best seasonings to add, and, most importantly, how to make sure you end up with crispiest, most delicious Potato Pancakes ever!

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Ingredients List:

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Peel and grate the potatoes and place in a bowl of water. Once soaked, place in paper towel and squeeze out any excess water.

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Mix the grated potatoes with the rest of the ingredients. Then add the mixture to a pan of heated oil and fry until both sides are brown.

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ENJOY!

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Expert Tips:

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Potato Pancakes from Belarus

Potato Pancakes (Draniki) are a Belarusian staple. This blog post will teach out all about the best potatoes to pick, the best seasonings to add, and, most importantly, how to make sure you end up with crispiest, most delicious Potato Pancakes ever!

Ingredients List:

Potatoes Onion | Egg Cornstarch Sour Cream Onion Powder Garlic Powder Paprika

Peel and grate the potatoes and place in a bowl of water. Once soaked, place in paper towel and squeeze out any excess water.

Mix the grated potatoes with the rest of the ingredients. Then add the mixture to a pan of heated oil and fry until both sides are brown.

ENJOY!

Expert Tips:

When you want to check your oil, use a wooden chopstick. If you stick the tip of the chopstick straight down into the oil and little bubbles start to form around the wood within 3-5 seconds, you’re good to go.

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