Potato Pancake Tower (Bulvių blynai bokštas)

Bulvių blynai bokštas, or Potato Pancake Tower, is a traditional Lithuanian dish that is both delicious and visually impressive. This recipe combines layers of crispy potato pancakes with savory fillings to create a unique and satisfying meal.

Potato Pancake Tower (Bulvių blynai bokštas)

Ingredients

  • 6 large potatoes, grated
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 200g ground meat or mushrooms (for filling)
  • 1 cup sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the grated potatoes, chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a spoonful of the potato mixture to form a pancake. Cook until golden brown on both sides. Repeat with the remaining mixture to make 8-10 pancakes.
  3. If using meat, cook it in a separate pan until browned. If using mushrooms, sauté them until tender.
  4. To assemble the tower, place a potato pancake on a serving plate, top with a layer of filling, then another pancake, and continue until all the pancakes and filling are used.
  5. Serve the potato pancake tower with a dollop of sour cream on top.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
8g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large mixing bowl Non-stick skillet Serving plate

Tools

Grater Knife Spatula Frying pan

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestion: Pair with a fresh green salad or pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tip: Make sure to squeeze out excess moisture from the grated potatoes to achieve crispy pancakes.

Cost

$10