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Crispy Potato Deruny & Caviar

Grate the potatoes and onions and squeeze out as much liquid as possible — this is the key to crispy deruny.

TotalAbout an hour
ServesAbout 4
LevelEasy
AheadNo

About an hour and a half if you’re slow · About 45 minutes if you push

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Crispy Potato Deruny & Caviar

Method

chefjasonmckinney.com/recipes/deruny-with-creme-fraiche-caviar

  1. 1

    Thinly slice the chives.

  2. 2

    Set a fine mesh strainer over a large mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Peel the potatoes and onion, then grate into the strainer using the star tip side of your box grater.

  4. 4

    Once the liquid has drained from both the onions and the potatoes, discard the liquid, wipe the bowl clean, and set the grated potato/onion mixture into the bowl.

  5. 5

    Add the egg, flour, salt, and baking soda and mix thoroughly. This is yo batta!!!

  6. 6

    In a large non-stick saute pan, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan, about 2–3 tablespoons.

  7. 7

    Add 1 heaping tablespoon of batter to make pancakes, keeping 1” away from each other. Fry each side for about 3–4 mins.Timer: 3 min

  8. 8

    Serve with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of chives, and a paddle of caviar. Enjoy!!!

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