Deruny (Ukrainian Potato Pancakes)
These savory Ukrainian potato pancakes are crispy on the outside and tender inside. Made with grated potatoes and a few simple ingredients, they are a comforting and satisfying vegetarian main course or side dish.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 523 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 900 gpotato, peeled and grated
- 1 pcsyellow onion, finely grated
- 1 pcsegg
- 2 tbspall-purpose flour
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 cupvegetable oil
for serving
- 0.5 cupsour cream(optional)
- 2 tbspfresh dill, chopped(optional)
Equipment
grater · large skillet · paper towels · spatula · kitchen towel · large bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Grate the potatoes and the yellow onion into a large bowl.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: Use a food processor for quicker grating.
- 2
Place the grated potato and onion mixture into a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Removing excess liquid is crucial for crispy deruny.
- 3
Return the squeezed mixture to the bowl. Add the egg, all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.
About 2 min
- 4
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
About 1 min
- 5
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil should be hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles immediately.
About 3 min
- 6
Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon to form pancakes about 2-3 inches in diameter.
Cook’s note: Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
- 7
Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
About 8 min
Cook’s note: Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning while ensuring they cook through.
- 8
Transfer the cooked deruny to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Cook’s note: Keep warm in a low oven while cooking remaining batches.
- 9
Serve hot, optionally with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 523.4kcal
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 46.6g
- Fat
- 34.8g
- Fibre
- 6g
- Sugar
- 4.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover deruny in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a dry skillet or oven until crispy and heated through.
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