Draniki is one of the most popular and famous dishes of the Belarusian cuisine. Although there are many similar recipes for potato pancakes in various countries, Belarusian draniki is famous for its rich taste, national culinary secrets and the floury Belarusian potatoes – bulba – with their fluffy, dry texture that is perfect for making potato pancakes. You can also read the recipe for the Belarusian potato pie - *recipe*

Recipes for grated potato pancakes similar to Belarusian draniki can be found in the German, Czech, Irish, Norwegian, American and Ukrainian cuisines. 

Traditional Belarusian draniki is made of potatoes, onions, salt and oil. These ingredients are enough if you make draniki using delicious Belarusian potatoes rich in starch. 

Draniki Recipe

• 12 potatoes
• 1 onion
• oil
• salt

Peel, wash and grate potatoes and the onion (the onion will help you keep grated potatoes from turning brown). Use a grater with small holes. Add salt and mix until a smooth even consistency is obtained.Heat the frying pan with vegetable oil. Put a full tablespoon of mixture from the bowl onto the frying pan and form a small pancake. Flip over once browned and crispy - about 2 to 3 minutes each side.Serve hot with sour cream.Draniki can also be served with soused cowberries, apple and sour cream sauce, onion and sour cream sauce. Draniki can be stewed in ceramic pots with meat, sausages, mushrooms…