Make a batch of deruny (Ukrainian potato pancakes) with grated potatoes and sweet onion—crispy around the edges, soft in the middle, and exactly the kind of comfort food that disappears fast. They’re brilliant as a quick hot dinner, and even better with a dollop of sour cream or your favourite homemade sauce.
Homemade Deruny (Ukrainian Potato Pancakes) with Onion
250kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes Fresh potatoes keep the pancakes tender inside.
- 2 pcs onions Adds aroma and a savoury sweetness.
- 1 pc egg Helps bind everything together.
- 100 g plain flour Thickens the mixture so the pancakes hold their shape.
Seasoning
- to taste salt Brings out the flavour.
- to taste black pepper Adds a little kick.
- for frying vegetable oil For frying the deruny until golden.
Method
Steps
- Peel the potatoes and grate them. Squeeze out the excess moisture.
- Finely chop the onion and add it to the grated potatoes.
- Crack the egg into the potato-onion mixture and add the flour.
- Season with salt and pepper, then mix well until evenly combined.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Spoon the mixture into the pan and shape into small rounds. Fry on both sides until golden and crisp.
- Transfer the cooked deruny to a paper towel to soak up any excess oil.
- Serve the deruny with fried onions and sour cream.
Notes
Tips: For extra flavour, add chopped herbs or a little garlic to the mixture. Serve with sour cream or any sauce you like. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in a frying pan before serving.
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