📍 Polissia (northern Ukraine)⏱ 35 min🍽 Serves: 4vegetarian

Deruny — Potato Pancakes

Crisp edges, tender centers.

Where it comes from

Volyn Oblast, Zhytomyr Oblast, Rivne Oblast, Kyiv Oblast, Chernihiv Oblast

History

Potato pancakes have several regional names, including deruny, tertiukhy, and kremzlyky. They are particularly associated with Polissia; Korosten celebrates them as a local food symbol.

Today

This home version adds an egg and a little flour to grated potatoes and onion.

Ingredients

• 800 g potatoes
• 120 g onion
• 1 eggs
• 25 g all-purpose flour
• 60 ml neutral cooking oil

Method

1. Finely grate the potatoes and onion.
2. Drain excess liquid.
3. Mix in the egg, flour, and salt just before frying.
4. Heat the oil and add small, thin pancakes.
5. Fry over medium heat for 3–4 minutes per side, until the potatoes are cooked.
6. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

How to serve

Serve straight from the skillet with sour cream or mushroom sauce.

Sources

• Cultural background

Check ingredients for allergens. Times and amounts are approximate.