Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Deruny (Ukrainian Potato Pancakes)
Deruny (Ukrainian Potato Pancakes) brings together russet potatoes, onion, and eggs. The thickening step has its own little bit of preparation. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Breakfast · Sides
- Cuisine
- European
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
- Dietary characteristics
- Vegetarian
A few quick notes
1. Mix the thickener as directed
The thickening step has its own little bit of preparation. Follow the mixing step before adding it, then use the consistency check in the method as you finish.
2. Remember the turn or stir
Set a reminder for the turn or stir mentioned in the method. It is an easy small step to miss while you are getting the table ready.
3. Set out the first ingredients
Look through the first cooking step and have its ingredients ready before you begin. It is easier to give the pan your attention when you are not still looking for the next item.
Get to know the ingredients
Russet potatoes
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Peel the potatoes and onion, then rinse with cold water.
Onion
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Peel the potatoes and onion, then rinse with cold water.
Eggs
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper and mix well.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Makes about 30 deruny. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Get the blending equipment ready
There is a blending step in this method. Set up the appliance called for and follow its instructions along with the recipe, including any cooling or handling directions before blending.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the food processor and skillet. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Peel the potatoes and onion, then rinse with cold water.
Which little step is worth remembering?
The thickening step has its own little bit of preparation. Follow the mixing step before adding it, then use the consistency check in the method as you finish.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Add a large spoonful of pancake batter and fry until golden brown, flip and cook on the other side.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
There is a blending step in this method. Set up the appliance called for and follow its instructions along with the recipe, including any cooling or handling directions before blending.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Budget Bytes. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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