Lunch · 40 min · russian

Draniki (Potato Pancakes)

Dinner decisions, handled: Draniki (Potato Pancakes) pairs potatoes with onion for a 40-minute Russian lunch. The macros do the talking: 7g protein, 48g carbs, and 13g fat in every 340-calorie serving. Leftovers keep well, so it doubles as next-day lunch without any extra work.

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 2 lb Potatoes
• 1 Onion
• 1 Eggs
• 3 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 2 tbsp Dill

Steps

1. Grate the potatoes on the fine side of a box grater and squeeze absolutely dry in a towel — moisture is what makes draniki soggy instead of crisp.
2. Mix quickly with grated onion, egg, flour, and salt; work fast so the potatoes do not oxidize and gray.
3. Shallow-fry spoonfuls in hot oil 3 minutes per side until deeply golden and lacy at the edges.
4. Drain on a rack, not paper towels, so the bottoms stay shatteringly crisp.
5. Season with salt the moment they leave the pan.
6. Serve immediately with cold sour cream and dill; draniki wait for no one.

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