Draniki with Machanka
Description
It works both for a holiday and for everyday meals. Draniki with machanka are very easy to make. Machanka comes from the word “to dip.” There are quite a few recipes for this sauce. There is a purely meat machanka made from sausage products and fatback, and there is a dairy one made from cottage cheese with sour cream. I suggest something in between. I’ll say right away that the dish is very high in calories and, from the perspective of modern trends, not very healthy. But if you love it, you can treat yourself once in a while. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients for making draniki with machanka.
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Step 2
Making draniki. Peel and wash the potatoes and one onion. Grate both on the finest grater or blend in a blender until porridge-like consistency. Place in a colander and press out the juice well with a spoon. Then transfer to a bowl. Add a tablespoon of sour cream.
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Step 3
Then chicken egg.
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Step 4
Add 2-3 pinches of salt and mix.
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Step 5
Add a heaped tablespoon of flour.
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Step 6
Mix all ingredients with the flour. You should get a thick mixture.
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Step 7
Place the dough on a well-heated skillet with refined sunflower oil, using a tablespoon.
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Step 8
Fry on both sides until golden brown.
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Step 9
And now let's proceed to making machanka. Finely chop the pork fat and pork belly and place them in a frying pan.
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Step 10
Peel one onion, wash it, and finely chop it. Add it to the skillet with the pork belly and fatback.
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Step 11
Fry over medium-low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The pork belly with onion should brown, and the fat should melt.
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Step 12
Cool the contents of the frying pan, then add 2 tablespoons of sour cream.
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Step 13
Season to taste and mix. Machanka is ready.
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Step 14
Serve draniki with mochanka for lunch or dinner.