Ukrainian Cuisine
Potato Pancake Waffles with Salmon and Horseradish Cream
Potato pancake waffles with salmon and horseradish cream is a spectacular modern interpretation of traditional Ukrainian deruny, adapted into a sophisticated restaurant brunch format. Instead of traditional pan-frying, the grated potatoes are baked in a waffle maker, which gives them a wonderfully crispy corrugated crust while keeping the inside soft and tender. A cool, velvety sour cream blend with a pungent hint of horseradish contrasts beautifully with the hot waffle. Slices of lightly salted salmon finish the dish, adding a rich flavor and refined fattiness. It is an incredibly instagrammable dish that surprises with its presentation but remains deeply familiar in taste.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 35 min
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cooking
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Ukrainian Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 365 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 18.5 g
- Carbs
- 37 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Peel the potatoes and onion, then grate them finely
Peel the potatoes and onion, then grate them finely. Grating the onion with the potatoes prevents the mixture from turning dark and keeps its color bright.
- 02
Place the grated mixture into a cheesecloth or fine sieve and…
Place the grated mixture into a cheesecloth or fine sieve and squeeze out any excess liquid thoroughly to ensure the waffles turn out crispy rather than soggy.
- 03
Add eggs, flour, and salt to the potato mixture, stirring well
Add eggs, flour, and salt to the potato mixture, stirring well. For the cream, combine rich sour cream with grated horseradish until smooth and subtly pungent.
- 04
Preheat the waffle maker well and brush lightly with vegetabl…
Preheat the waffle maker well and brush lightly with vegetable oil. Spoon the potato mixture inside and bake until a deep golden, crispy crust forms.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
Prep ahead: the savory sour cream and horseradish cream can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container.
How to serve
Serve the waffles hot, straight from the waffle maker, topped with a dollop of cool cream, salmon slices, and garnished with fresh dill.
How to store
Potato waffles are best eaten fresh, as they lose their crunch over time. Store the cream and salmon separately in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Note
Reason for inclusion in the catalog: a modern version of deruny, highly 'instagrammable' but with a familiar flavor profile.
