Ukrainian Grated Potato Bake Food

DERUNY - UKRAINIAN POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl use a mixer to puree the ingredients except the sour cream & cream. You may do this in a food processor as well or a blender.
• Heat oil in a skillet and when hot drop large spoonsful of the mixture. Cook until browned on one side. Turn and repeat.
• When done remove, drain, and place in a warm oven.
• Mix the sour cream & cream together. Serve warm with a large dollop of the the cream mixture!
• This a staple in Ukrainian homes and these pancakes will store well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. In many homes preserves or jam is also served on these delicious pancakes.

GARLIC MASH POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Cook the potaotes in a big pan of water until soft. Drain well. Place the pan back on the heat. Melt the butter and cook the garlic for 1 min to soften, then stir inthe milk and heat through. Return to the potatoes to the mash until smooth.
• Heat the oven 180c/fan/160/gas4. Spoon the mixture into a 20x30cm baking dish.
• Sprinkle the breadcrumbs , cheese and thyme over the top.
• If making for the freeze, freeze at this stage.
• Cook for 15 mins until the crumbs are crisp and the cheese has melted.
• To cook from frozen simply cook for 1hr 10mins.

UKRAINIAN POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, use a mixer to puree the ingredients except the sour cream and cream- you may also do this in a food processor or a blender.
• Heat oil in a skillet and when hot drop large spoonfuls of the mixture; cook until browned on one side, and then flip them and repeat.
• When done remove, drain, and place in a warm oven.
• Mix the sour cream and cream together.
• Serve warm with large dollops of the cream mixture!

UKRAINIAN KOVBASA (KIELBASA) POTATOES AND SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Melt butter and sauté onion until golden brown. Add sauerkraut, wine, stock, vinegar, brown sugar, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then simmer about 20 minutes. Add potatoes and kovbasa. Stir in mustard, and simmer until potatoes are tender. Serves 4-6.
• Simmering Suppers.

SWISS POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray a 13x9 pan with Pam.
• Put hash browns in pan and add salt and pepper to taste.
• Top with grated cheese and pour half and half over top.
• Drizzle with melted butter.
• Sprinkle with paprika, if desired.
• Bake for 1 to 1.5 hours.
• I like to cover mine with foil and then uncover the last half an hour.

UKRAINIAN GRATED POTATO BAKE

Steps:

• Saute the bacon in a medium-size skillet over medium heat until it renders its fat.
• Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.
• Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the skillet.
• Add the onions and saute, stirring occasionally, over medium heat until deeply colored, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Grate the potatoes coarsely by hand or in a food processor using a coarse grating blade.
• Wash in several changes of water.
• Squeeze the potatoes well in a clean linen or cotton kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible.
• Rinse and squeeze again.
• In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the potatoes, sauteed onions, bacon, cream, and egg yolks.
• Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff.
• Gently fold into the potato mixture, using a rubber spatula.
• Carefully transfer the mixture to a well-buttered round 10-inch baking dish or heavy oven proof skillet.
• Dot the top with butter.
• Bake until the top is browned and crispy and potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Serves 6 to 8.