Recipe: Deruny (Ukrainian Potato Pancakes)

DERUNY (UKRAINIAN POTATO PANCAKES)

1 large onion, grated
6 potatoes, peeled & grated
2 tbsp flour
2 eggs
2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp black pepper
1 pint sour cream
1/2 pint cream

In a large bowl use a mixer to puree the ingredients except the sour cream and 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 and 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.