Draniki, or, as they are also called, potato pancakes, are very popular among lovers of national cuisine. There are many interpretations of the recipes for their preparation, which differ in the set of products and some cooking techniques. A recipe stands out among the whole variety, where potato pancakes are made on a coarse grater.
The advantage of this formulation
The taste of potato pancakes directly depends on which grinding method was used in the cooking process and what size potato chips turned out. Sometimes a blender or even a meat grinder is used to prepare potatoes. But the grater remains the ideal cooking tool. At the same time, it is better to use the big side, since potato pancakes on a large grater have the following advantages:
- Potato chips are evenly distributed during the frying process, which makes them soft inside and crispy on the outside.
- The texture of the finished potato pancake allows you to evenly soak the dish with sauce.
- The texture is much nicer than a heavily chopped version of potato chips.
- Appearance of potato chip potato chip is much more appetizing.
- In the process of kneading the "dough" less potato juice is released, which allows you to save the juiciness of the finished potato pancake. Oil does not shoot during frying.
Essential ingredients for cooking potato pancakes
The recipe for pancakes on a coarse grater suggests the presence of such products for cooking:
- 1 kg of potatoes of any size, but it is better to use large specimens so that fingers are not cut in the process of rubbing the vegetable on a grater;
- 2 onions of any kind, but the juicier the vegetable, the better - this can compensate for the dryness of potatoes;
- 2 eggs;
- spices according to preference;
- ¼ cup flour of any kind (flour must be sifted);
- for roasting, you need sunflower oil, the amount of which depends on taste preferences and the amount of "dough".
Step by step cooking
A recipe with a photo of potato pancakes on a coarse grater can be found below. When preparing them, it is necessary to follow elementary culinary techniques:
- Need to peel potatoes and onions. Wash vegetables well under running water.
- Grate potatoes, set aside the workpiece for ¼ hours, then to remove excess moisture that will stand out during this time.
- Then you should grate the onion. It is better to use a little finer for this than for potatoes.
- When the vegetables stand a little, you need to mix them together.
- Add eggs and spices to the blank. Mix the ingredients together well.
- After add flour. It is necessary to knead the mass until there are no lumps left.
Potato pancakes are formed with a spoon.
Secrets to Roasting
Coarse grained potato pancakes have distinctive taste due to not only a special method of chopping, but also the frying principle. Secrets are quite simple, but effective:
- So that potato pancakes do not stick to the surface of the pan, it is worth spreading potato dough only in well-heated oil.
- Drying of potato pancakes can only be avoided if the frying time is observed. On each side, heat treatment is carried out no more than 2-3 minutes.
- Pancakes should be fried exclusively on medium heat so that the potatoes are evenly baked.
- To remove excess fat after frying, it is worth putting draniki for several minutes on a paper towel or napkin.
- When the potato pancake is fried on the first side, then it is absolutely forbidden to cover the pan with a lid - potato pancakes just fall apart when turned over. At the time of frying, on the other hand, the lid can be used for no more than 1 minute.
- To save sunflower oil and not to oversaturate the potato pancakes with fat, it is worth using a special spray gun, which is wound on a bottle with the product.
Potato Sauce
Draniki on a coarse grater is a completely independent dish that combines many tastes. But, like any other culinary masterpiece, potato pancakes should be supplemented with other elements. An ideal companion to this kind of dish is sauce.
Tasty and simple sauces for potato pancakes:
- The easiest option will be sour cream, which is mixed with finely chopped herbs. Garlic can make this sauce spicy.
- A sauce of mayonnaise and fresh cucumber will add freshness and lightness to the dish. Grate the cucumber and simply mix with mayonnaise. An alternative to fresh vegetables can be pickled cucumber.
- Mix a glass of cream with pre-fried onions and mushrooms, which are already crushed with a blender. Add spices.
Any cream sauces are ideally combined with potato pancakes.
Dietary pancakes on a coarse grater
Potato graters can, oddly enough, be a diet dish that can be eaten by those who follow the figure.
The principle of preparing a light analogue is simpler than the standard version. At the same time, the recipe for potato pancakes on a coarse grater with respect to a set of products will not change at all.
Preparation of the test is carried out in accordance with the recipe already presented. A feature of the cooking of potato pancakes is that the dish will be baked in the oven.
Preheat the oven in advance by setting 180 degrees. Cover the baking sheet with baking paper. You can slightly grease the surface with vegetable oil. Using a spoon, shape potato pancakes and send the dish to the oven. Special baking dishes can be used.
The baking time depends on how thick the potato pancakes are. It is worth focusing on the color of the dish. If a slightly golden brown crust appears, then you need to turn off the oven and let the potato pancakes stand for another 10 minutes inside the baking dish.