Recipe for delicious Belarusian babka

Recipe for delicious Belarusian babka | Simple home cooking

Belarusian Potato Babka with Brisket

Experience the warm, comforting flavors of Eastern Europe with this delightful Belarusian Potato Babka, a savory side dish or main course that’s perfect for family gatherings. Featuring crispy golden-brown brisket and tender onions mixed with grated potatoes, this dish promises a homely and satisfying bite with every wedge.

Ingredients

🥩 250 g brisket (No brand visible)
🧅 2 large onions (No brand visible)
🫒 Vegetable oil (For frying, no brand visible)
🧂 1 teaspoon salt (No brand visible)
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon pepper (No brand visible)
🥔 1 kg potatoes, peeled, rinsed, and grated (No brand visible)
🌾 2 tablespoons flour (No brand visible)
🥚 1 egg (No brand visible)
🥄 Sour cream and/or milk for serving (No brand visible)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Ingredients:

Cut the brisket into small, bite-sized pieces.
Peel and chop 2 onions into small cubes; reserve one for grating with the potatoes.

2- Cook the Brisket and Onions:

Heat vegetable oil in a gray, non-stick coated frying pan.
Fry the brisket until it turns golden brown.
Add the chopped onions to the pan with the brisket. Season with salt and pepper. Continue frying until the onions are softened and translucent. Set aside.

3- Grate the Potatoes and Onion:

Grate the peeled potatoes along with one of the onions using a stainless steel box grater into a large stainless steel mixing bowl.

4- Mix the Batter:

In the mixing bowl, add 2 tablespoons of flour, 1 egg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
Stir in the fried brisket and onion mixture to ensure even distribution.

5- Prepare the Baking Dish:

Grease a round, clear glass baking dish with vegetable oil using an orange and black silicone pastry brush.

6- Bake the Babka:

Preheat your standard kitchen oven to 180°C (350°F).
Pour the potato and meat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Cover the dish for initial baking to lock in moisture, and bake for 50 minutes.

7- Serve:

Once baked, remove from the oven. Serve warm, accompanied by sour cream and/or milk in a small glass pitcher.

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10-20 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Equipment: Wooden cutting board, standard kitchen chef's knife, gray non-stick frying pan, wooden spatulas, stainless steel mixing bowls, stainless steel box grater, metal spoon, round clear glass baking dish, silicone pastry brush, standard kitchen oven, small glass pitcher.