Stuffed Potato Pancakes – Draniki Recipe
These Stuffed Potato Pancakes, also known as Draniki, are a delicious and satisfying dish perfect for any meal. Crispy on the outside and filled with a savory meat mixture, these pancakes are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes 16 pancakes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Potato Mixture:
- 1 1/2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled (5 to 6 medium potatoes)
- 1 medium onion, peeled
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sour cream, plus more to serve
- 1 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil (or other cooking oil)
Meat Filling:
- 1/2 lb ground pork (or ground chicken or turkey)
- 1/4 tsp salt and pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato Mixture: Grate the peeled Yukon Gold potatoes using the coarse side of a box grater. Protect your hands with safety gloves if desired. Once grated, use a spoon to skim off and discard any excess liquid from the potatoes (approximately 1/3 cup).
- Grate the onion using the same side of the grater and mix with the potatoes. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the grated onion for the meat mixture.
- To the potato and onion mixture, add the egg, flour, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.
- Prepare the Meat Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the ground meat (pork, chicken, or turkey), reserved 1 tablespoon of grated onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the meat mixture into 16 small patties, about 2 inches wide, and set aside.
- Cook the Stuffed Potato Pancakes: Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2-3 tablespoons of oil.
- Once the oil is hot, drop 1 tablespoon of the potato mixture into the pan and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Top each potato mixture with a meat patty and cover with another tablespoon of the potato mixture.
- Fry each pancake for about 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the pancakes from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve: Serve the stuffed potato pancakes hot, with a dollop of sour cream on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Stuffed Potato Pancakes, Draniki, Potato Recipe, Meat Filling, Savory Pancakes
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