Draniki

Method 6 steps

1. 1

   Grate the potato and onion finely into the same bowl.

2. 2

   Let the mass stand three minutes and pour off the water that gathers on top, leaving the sediment.

3. 3

   Season with salt and pepper. Add nothing else.

4. 4

   Heat the oil over medium and drop the mixture in by the spoonful, flattening it to half a centimetre.

5. 5

   Fry three to four minutes a side, to a deep golden crisp crust.

6. 6

   Drain on paper and serve immediately with soured cream and dill.