Deruny Delight
Deruny, also known as Ukrainian potato pancakes, are a delicious and comforting dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making them a perfect accompaniment to sour cream or applesauce.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small onion, grated
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated potatoes, grated onion, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat a thin layer of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop the potato mixture into the skillet, using a spoon to flatten each scoop into a pancake shape.
- Cook the deruny for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked deruny to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the deruny hot with sour cream or applesauce.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 3g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large bowl Grater Skillet Spatula
Tools
Paper towels
Serving suggestions
Serve deruny with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chives for a traditional Ukrainian experience.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to squeeze out any excess moisture from the grated potatoes to ensure crispy deruny.
Cost
$5