Deruny – Ukrainian Potato Pancakes Recipe
Deruny are traditional Ukrainian potato pancakes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. This recipe yields deliciously golden pancakes that are perfect for breakfast or as a side dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Potato Pancakes:
- 5 medium-sized potatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 onion
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Peel and grate the potatoes and onion. Mix grated potatoes and onion with flour, egg, sour cream, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Cooking the Deruny: Heat oil in a skillet and spoon batter into the skillet. Fry each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Serving: Serve warm with sour cream.
Notes
- You can add finely chopped herbs like dill or parsley to the batter for extra flavor.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the batter to achieve a crispy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Deruny, Ukrainian Potato Pancakes, Potato Pancakes, Ukrainian Cuisine, Breakfast, Side Dish
