You rarely see a person who does not like to eat. Food preferences have been developed since childhood. Someone does not like porridge, cabbage, rice, but everyone loves potatoes. This vegetable is almost impossible to spoil, no matter how it is cooked! Any kind of potato is good: fried, boiled, baked. There are millions of recipes for its preparation. But the most popular and favorite dish of the people is potato pancakes.
Potato fritters
Draniki - pancakes from finely grated potatoes with the addition of onions, salt, pepper and eggs. Draniki without an egg is a classic of the genre. They can be consumed in fasting and enjoyed by those who follow a diet. Losing weight people often indulge themselves with potato pancakes from cabbage, zucchini, pumpkin. Ideal - potato pancakes in a slow cooker. Not a drop of oil or eggs - a delicious, healthy lunch!
Initially, potato pancakes migrated to us from Europe at the beginning of the 19th century. But Belarusians and Ukrainians fell in love with them so much that they made them the hallmark of their kitchen. Not a single feast in these countries is complete without delicious potato pancakes. They are served in cafes and restaurants, with a variety of toppings and sauces.
Simple recipe
A rare combination of great taste and an easy cooking process was combined in a potato pancake without an egg. You will need:
- 4 large potatoes;
- salt pepper;
- 2 tablespoons of flour;
- 1 large onion;
- cooking oil for frying.
Peel potatoes and onions and rinse thoroughly with cold water. Grind vegetables better on a grater, or rather - to tear. Hence the name of the dish. In some countries it is called potato pancakes. Three onions and potatoes on a fine grater, squeeze a little through cheesecloth and put in a deep bowl. Salt the finished mixture, pepper, pour in the flour and mix thoroughly. In a pan, heat the vegetable oil. You can put potato pancakes on the pan, forming them with wet hands. They will turn out a little thick, so they need to be pressed with a spatula, flatten. Or spread it with a spoon and also distribute the layer a little. They are fried quickly, as soon as the crust becomes golden, you can turn it over. We spread the pancakes first on a napkin, and then put them on a plate, the paper will absorb excess fat. Classic pancakes are ready!
Belarusian motives
There is a more simplified recipe, pancakes without eggs and flour. Such a portion is enough for a large company or a festive table:
- 12 medium sized potatoes;
- bulb;
- salt;
- cooking oil.
We chop the potatoes and onions together, due to the onion juice, the potatoes will not darken. Salt to taste. Put balls from the prepared mixture on a hot pan with oil and squeeze them with a spoon. These are Belarusian draniki, they should be of impressive size. Serve them better with fresh thick sour cream, lard and onions.
Healthy food
Dishes cooked in the oven are wholesome and delicious. Potato pancakes can be offered for lunch even for kids. Hot aromatic potato pancakes will appeal to even inveterate critics. There are many recipes for cooking this dish in the oven. You can add fried mushrooms or chicken breast to potato pancakes. Consider the vegetarian option:
- Fry 500 g of champignons in olive oil;
- we prepare potato pancakes without eggs, add only onions, salt and pepper;
- put fragrant potato pancakes on the bottom of the pot , and a layer of mushrooms on top;
- make several layers - potatoes / mushrooms;
- the final layer is grated hard cheese;
- we send the filled pots to the oven, heated to 180 degrees;
- after 35 minutes, turn off the oven, open the lids on the pots and leave there for another 10 minutes;
- the house has a breathtaking aroma, potato pancakes in a pot with a crispy crust are ready! It remains only to pour sour cream and instill taste, guests and household fingers lick.
The miracle of technology
A crock-pot has come to the aid of modern housewives! This miracle machine delights all cooking enthusiasts! The recipes are very simple, and the dishes are delicious. No mountain of dirty dishes, burnt pots and hours spent at the stove!
Draniki in a slow cooker are very popular. The recipe is straightforward, you can quickly cook a full meal:
- 7 medium potatoes are cleaned, washed, grated or chopped using a technique;
- subject the same procedure to a large onion;
- mix the vegetable mix and drain the excess juice;
- add salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of semolina;
- pour a little oil into the multicooker bowl and heat it in the “baking” mode;
- spread the minced meat with a spoon;
- close the lid, fry potato pancakes on each side for 15 minutes;
- potato pancakes in a slow cooker are ready - everything is very fast! Serve hot, with tomato sauce, herbs or sour cream.
Yummy
Terniki, potato pancakes, potato pancakes - a wonderful dish, they are good both in hot form and as a cold snack. Such a dish is not ashamed to be served at the festive table, and the children are simply delighted with it. You can complicate the cooking process a bit and make potato pancakes with filling. Prepare the potato mixture, squeeze thoroughly through cheesecloth. Minced chicken or pork in a pan, cool. You can start cooking puff potato pancakes. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, scoop the minced potatoes with a spoon and place in the pan. Now take a spatula and squeeze, flatten the potatoes into a tortilla. Gently lay a layer of minced meat on top and again potato. Squeeze the cake with a spatula. Fry on both sides until brown. Nutritious and beloved potato pancakes are ready to eat. Do not forget to season them with sour cream and sprinkle with fresh herbs! Enjoy your meal!
Experiment, supplement the recipe with your "chips", and maybe this dish will become a family tradition!