Flavorsome Ukrainian Deruny with Sour Cream and Dill

Name: Flavorsome Ukrainian Deruny with Sour Cream and Dill
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: Potatoes; Onion; Eggs; All-purpose flour; Salt and pepper; Vegetable oil; Sour cream; Fresh dill; Lemon juice

Traditional Ukrainian Potato Pancakes

Deruny, or Ukrainian potato pancakes, are a crisp and delicious appetizer, served with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill, offering a perfect savory bite.

45 min
4
Easy

Ingredients

For the Potato Pancakes

Potatoes

4 large, peeled and grated

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Eggs

2 large

All-purpose flour

3 tablespoons

Salt and pepper

To taste

Vegetable oil

1/4 cup

For the Sour Cream Topping

Sour cream

1 cup

Fresh dill

2 tablespoons, finely chopped

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon

Preparation

Prepping the Potatoes

Grate Potatoes

Grate the potatoes using a box grater.

Remove Excess Liquid

Squeeze out excess liquid and place grated potatoes in a bowl.

Ensure all excess liquid is removed from the grated potatoes to achieve a crispier pancake.

Combine Ingredients

Mix in the chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes after combining to allow the flavors to meld together.

Preparing the Sour Cream

Mix Topping

In a separate bowl, mix sour cream with fresh dill and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

Cooking Process

Fry the Pancakes

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of potato mixture into the pan, flattening them gently. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Timing: Grating and Mixing – 15 min; Cooking – 30 min. Heat Guide: Frying at Medium heat; Keeping warm at Low heat.

Drain Excess Oil

Transfer cooked deruny to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.

Serve with Toppings

Serve warm with a generous spoonful of dill-infused sour cream.

Plating & Serving