Potato Pancakes with Cod Liver

Name: Potato Pancakes with Cod Liver
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Belarusian
Ingredients: Potato 2 lbs; Chicken Egg 2 pieces; Onion 2 heads; Glutinous Rice Flour 0.7 oz; Vegetable Oil 1 fl oz; Cod Liver 7.1 oz; Pickled Cauliflower 3.5 oz; Scallions to taste; Cheese Spread 3.5 oz; Sour Cream 4.2 oz; Salt to taste; Ground Black Pepper to taste

Breakfasts | Belarusian cuisine

⏳ Time

45 minutes

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

A twist on bruschetta in a Russian style — a blend of cod liver, onions, and boiled eggs is lightened by the addition of pickles to reduce the liver's excess smoothness and soften the taste of fish oil. A cheesy topping serves mainly as decoration, as the liver itself doesn't look particularly appealing; it's tempting to dress it up and make it more attractive. And instead of toast, potato pancakes are a perfect match for the fish. The only important condition is not to forget to blot the potato pancakes with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil, and serve them immediately with the liver melting on the hot surface of the pancakes.

Ingredients

Potato - 2 lbs
Chicken Egg - 2 pieces
Onion - 2 heads
Glutinous Rice Flour - 0.7 oz
Vegetable Oil - 1 fl oz
Cod Liver - 7.1 oz
Pickled Cauliflower - 3.5 oz
Scallions - to taste
Cheese Spread - 3.5 oz
Sour Cream - 4.2 oz
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 10

Top the potato pancakes with cod liver, then add pickled cucumbers.

Step 11

Finely chop the green onions, reserving a few sprigs for garnish. Mix them with sour cream and grated cheese. Also, spoon this mixture over the potato pancakes.

Step 12

Garnish with onion and serve.

Step 2

Peel the potatoes and grate them using a coarse grater.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion or grate it using a grater.

Step 4

Combine the onions with the potatoes and mix well, season lightly with salt, and let it sit for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Place the vegetables in a colander and press out as much liquid as possible. Then, transfer them onto paper towels and press again.

Step 6

Crack the eggs into the potatoes one at a time, mix in the rice flour, and season with salt and pepper.

Step 7

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and use a tablespoon to drop in the potato pancakes, pressing them down with a spatula immediately. Fry for 2–3 minutes on each side. Once cooked, transfer the pancakes to a folded kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil.