Where does Draniki come from?

Draniki — country of origin: Belarus.

What is Draniki made of?

Potato, onion, egg, flour, sour cream, salt.

Which allergens does Draniki contain?

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).

Draniki

Grated potato pancakes fried until crisp and served with sour cream, a staple of Belarusian home cooking that is also made in Ukraine and Russia.

Also known as: Potato pancakes · Belarusian potato pancakes · Deruny · Dranniki

Allergens & declarations

Contains

Cereals (gluten)

Wheat

Contains cereals and gluten-containing products

Egg

Contains eggs and egg products

Milk (including Lactose)

Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)

This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.

In detail

Draniki are grated potato pancakes, fried in a pan until crisp and served with sour cream.

Draniki are a staple of Belarusian home cooking and are also made in Ukraine and Russia. The dish is simple: potato, onion, egg and a little flour, fried in a pan. Recipes vary widely from one kitchen to another, so the thickness and crispness of the pancakes differ from household to household.

What it really is

Potatoes are peeled and grated, then the excess liquid is squeezed out. The potato is mixed with grated or finely chopped onion, a beaten egg, a spoonful or two of flour and salt until the batter holds together. Spoonfuls are dropped into a hot pan of fat or oil and pressed flat, then fried on each side until golden and crisp at the edges, with the centre still soft. The potato is the dish; the onion, egg and flour bind it and add flavour.

How it's served

Hot, straight from the pan, because the crisp edges soften as they cool.
Stacked on a plate, usually several pancakes to a portion.
With sour cream on the side or spooned on top, which is the standard accompaniment.

Name the main ingredient, potato, and give the dish as draniki or potato pancakes. State how many pancakes make a portion.
Flag eggs, wheat (from the flour) and milk (from the sour cream).
Say whether the sour cream comes on the side or on top, and whether it is charged separately.
Name the frying fat. Guests with dietary needs ask about it, and it decides whether the dish can be labelled vegetarian.

Typical ingredients

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Frequently asked questions

What is Draniki?: Grated potato pancakes fried until crisp and served with sour cream, a staple of Belarusian home cooking that is also made in Ukraine and Russia.
Where does Draniki come from?: Draniki — country of origin: Belarus.
What is Draniki made of?: Potato, onion, egg, flour, sour cream, salt.
Which allergens does Draniki contain?: Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
What is Draniki also known as?: Potato pancakes, Belarusian potato pancakes, Deruny, Dranniki.