Deruny (Ukrainian Potato Pancakes)

Ingredients

• •4 large russet potatoes, peeled
• •1 medium onion
• •2 eggs
• •3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• •1 tsp salt
• •¼ tsp black pepper
• •4 tbsp sunflower or canola oil, for frying
• •½ cup sour cream, for serving
• •2 tbsp fresh chives or parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1Grate potatoes and onion on the large holes of a box grater into a bowl.
2. 2Squeeze the mixture firmly in a clean kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible — this is key for crispiness.
3. 3Stir in eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until combined.
4. 4Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
5. 5Drop heaping spoonfuls of batter into the pan and press gently into rounds; cook 3–4 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
6. 6Work in batches, adding more oil as needed, and keep finished pancakes in a 200 °F oven on a rack while you cook the rest.
7. 7Serve immediately topped with sour cream and fresh chives.

💡 Russet potatoes give the crispiest result. If the batter darkens as it sits, don't worry — that's natural oxidation and won't affect taste. Serve right away; deruny lose their crunch if they sit too long.

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