Belarusian Potato Zrazy Stuffed with Mushrooms
Potato patties filled with mushrooms and onion, shaped individually and pan-fried until golden. Serves 8; preparation times are estimates.
This version of zrazy, documented in Belarusian cuisine, pairs a tender potato casing with a mushroom and onion filling. The patties are made individually and served golden and crisp on the outside.
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Lactose-free milk
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- Milk and milk products
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Method
- 01
Cook and prepare the potatoes
Cook the peeled, cut potatoes until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Drain and mash them. Add the beaten eggs and yolks and the milk, then mix until uniform.
Ready to continue when: The potatoes are tender and the mixture is even, with no large lumps.
- 02
Cook the mushroom filling
Melt the butter in a pan. Add the chopped mushrooms and onions and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is dark and dry.
Ready to continue when: The mushroom and onion mixture looks dark, and no liquid remains at the bottom of the pan.
10 min - 03
Shape the zrazy
Mix the flour into the potato mixture. Take portions about the size of a small egg and flatten them in your palm. Place some filling on each, fold the potato mixture around it, and seal the edges well.
Ready to continue when: Each piece is sealed, with the filling completely enclosed in the potato mixture.
- 04
Fry and serve
Heat the olive oil in a pan. Fry the zrazy in batches over medium heat for about 4 minutes on each side, until golden and crisp. Serve once all the pieces are browned.
Ready to continue when: The zrazy are golden and crisp on both sides.
Ingredients
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