Potato fritters with a baked-in topping, known in Russian cooking as 'pripek', are an incredibly tender dish that transforms everyday ingredients into a true gastronomic delight. Unlike traditional draniki (raw potato pancakes), this recipe uses pre-boiled or roasted vegetables, giving the batter a velvety texture and a mild flavor. Adding green beans right into the batter not only enriches the dish with vitamins but also creates an appetizing visual contrast. It is a fantastic way to give a second life to leftover vegetables from making salads, treating your family to a wholesome and light breakfast.
Golden potato fritters with bright green beans make an excellent choice for a hearty and healthy breakfast or lunch.
Ingredients
- 5 small potatoes
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 chicken egg
- 2 heaping tablespoons wheat flour
- 1/2 cup green beans
- refined vegetable oil
- salt and pepper
How to Make Potato Fritters with Green Beans
Scrub the potatoes and carrots, place them in a pot, and cover with boiling water. Boil in their jackets (skins on) until tender, then let cool and peel. Alternatively, wrap the vegetables in foil and roast for 30 minutes in an oven preheated to 200°C (400°F).
The vegetables for the batter can be boiled in their skins or wrapped in foil and roasted to preserve maximum flavor and vitamins.
Roughly chop the peeled and cooled vegetables and place them in the bowl of a food processor. If making the batter by hand, simply grate the potatoes and carrots on a fine grater.
If you do not have a food processor, simply grate the vegetables on a fine grater until smooth.
Crack in one large chicken egg, or two small ones.
Eggs act as a binder, helping the delicate potato fritters hold their shape during frying.
Add the wheat flour, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. For a gluten-free version, simply substitute the wheat flour with potato starch or cornmeal.
To make a gluten-free version of this recipe, substitute the wheat flour with cornmeal or potato starch.
Blend the batter for a few minutes. It will be quite thick, similar in consistency to smetana (medium-thick sour cream).
The proper batter should be thick and smooth, resembling the consistency of heavy sour cream.
Drop the frozen green beans into boiling salted water. Blanch for 3 minutes, then drain in a sieve.
A quick blanch in salted water keeps the green beans tender and preserves their vibrant green color.
Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet. Spoon the potato batter into the hot oil. These fritters are very delicate, so keep the portions small; otherwise, they will be difficult to flip.
Spoon the batter in small portions to make flipping the delicate fritters much easier without breaking them.
Arrange a few blanched green beans on top of each fritter. Fry for a couple of minutes on one side, and flip when they are nicely browned. In addition to green beans, canned corn or frozen sweet peas work great as a baked-in topping.
You can use other toppings besides green beans: corn or sweet green peas work exceptionally well.
Fry until golden brown on the other side. This will only take a few minutes.
Fry the fritters until they develop an appetizing golden crust. The second side usually takes just a couple of minutes.
Transfer the loaded potato fritters to a plate and serve hot. Enjoy!
It is best to serve these potato fritters immediately while they are hot and crispy.
You can pair this dish with a delicious vegan aquafaba mayonnaise made from pea or bean liquid, vegetable oil, and fresh herbs or pickled vegetables. To make it, take 50 g of liquid from canned beans or chickpeas, 180 g of neutral vegetable oil, and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender for about 5 minutes until fluffy, then add salt, sugar, finely chopped cornichons, or a clove of garlic with dill. This sauce perfectly complements the potato fritters, highlighting their delicate texture. If you want to experiment with the toppings, try swapping the green beans for canned corn or sweet green peas—this will give the dish a pleasant sweetness. For the best results, fry the fritters in a well-heated heavy-bottomed skillet and keep the portions small, as the batter turns out very delicate. This simple and budget-friendly dish will quickly become your favorite solution for hearty family breakfasts or cozy snacks throughout the day.
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