Belarusian Kolduny with Beef Filling
Crisp grated-potato cakes wrapped around a juicy seasoned beef and onion center.
About This Dish
Kolduny combine the lacy edges of a potato pancake with a thin meat filling that cooks through as the cakes finish gently under a lid.
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Stages
- Filling10 min
- Potato Batter25 min
- Frying30 min
Step-by-Step Instructions
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1
Mix the beef with half the finely grated onion, salt, and pepper. Form 12 thin patties and refrigerate.
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2
Finely grate the potatoes and remaining onion. Drain off excess liquid, let the starch settle, and return the starch to the bowl.
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3
Mix the potatoes with the egg, flour, and 1 teaspoon salt. Heat a thin layer of oil over medium heat.
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4
Spoon potato batter into the pan, add a beef patty, and cover with more batter. Brown for 4–5 minutes per side.
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5
Cover and cook over low heat until the meat reaches 71 °C. Serve with sour cream and dill.
