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Flavorsome Ukrainian Deruny with Sour Cream and Dill

Name: Flavorsome Ukrainian Deruny with Sour Cream and Dill
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 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; Sour cream, 1 cup; Fresh dill, 2 tablespoons, finely chopped; Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon

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.

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 2, 2025

Flavorsome Ukrainian Deruny with Sour Cream and Dill — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Potato Pancakes

For the Sour Cream Topping

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 431 kcal
Protein: 8.73 g
Carbs: 39.45 g
Fat: 27.55 g
Fiber: 4.03 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1725 kcal
Protein: 34.9 g
Carbs: 157.8 g
Fat: 110.2 g
Fiber: 16.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Potatoes 4 large, peeled and grated	520	12	118	0.4	13
Onion 1 medium, finely chopped	44	1.2	10.3	0.1	1.9
Eggs 2 large	143	12.6	1.2	9.9	0
All-purpose flour 3 tablespoons	82	2.9	17.4	0.3	0.6
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Vegetable oil 1/4 cup	480	0	0	54.4	0
Sour cream 1 cup	444	5.6	7	45.4	0
Fresh dill 2 tablespoons, finely chopped	8	0.5	1.6	0.1	0.5
Lemon juice 1 tablespoon	4	0.1	1.3	0	0.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Potatoes

1
Grate Potatoes
Grate the potatoes using a box grater.
2
Remove Excess Liquid
Squeeze out excess liquid and place grated potatoes in a bowl.
Tip: Ensure all excess liquid is removed from the grated potatoes to achieve a crispier pancake.
3
Combine Ingredients
Mix in the chopped onion, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Tip: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes after combining to allow the flavors to meld together.

Preparing the Sour Cream

1
Mix Topping
In a separate bowl, mix sour cream with fresh dill and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

How to Make Flavorsome Ukrainian Deruny with Sour Cream and Dill

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
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.
2
Drain Excess Oil
Transfer cooked deruny to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
3
Serve with Toppings
Serve warm with a generous spoonful of dill-infused sour cream.