Best 6 Russian Potatoes Recipes

VARENIKI (RUSSIAN PIEROGI) WITH POTATOES AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain potatoes and mash; season with salt and pepper.
• Combine flour and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl while potatoes are cooking. Stir sour cream and baking soda together in a second bowl. Add water to flour mixture and blend in, followed by sour cream mixture. Knead into a smooth dough, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook onions until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Add to mashed potatoes.
• Divide dough into 4 portions and roll each portion into a 1 1/2-inch thick rope. Cut ropes into small 1/2-inch pieces. Press each dough piece into a small flat circle and place 1 teaspoon of potato filling in the center. Fold dough over into a half-moon shape and seal edges.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add the vareniki in batches and cook until they float to the surface, about 3 minutes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a colander to drain.

RUSSIAN POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onions in oil and 1/3 cup butter until softened. Stir in sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes or until deep golden brown., Meanwhile, place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain potatoes; transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 cup sour cream, the cream, eggs, dill and remaining butter. Beat until mashed., Spread half of potatoes into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; layer with onions and remaining potatoes. Gently spread remaining sour cream over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

RUSSIAN PORK CHOPS AND POTATOES IN SOUR CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Spray skillet. Heat it over medium heat. Add potatoes and brown lightly. Set aside.
• Season chops with powders and pepper. Put a little oil in skillet. Cook chops for one minute on each side. Drain fat if necessary.
• Add water. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Add potatoes and mushroom. Cook for 10 more minutes.
• Stir in sour cream. Heat thoroughly, but don't boil.

RUSSIAN ROASTED POTATOES WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Toss potatoes and olive oil in a 13x9x2 inch roasting pan and roast uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir in mushrooms, garlic, shallots and herbs and roast for another 20 minutes or until everything is golden brown. Toss and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

ZHARENAYA KARTOSHKA FRIED POTATOES RUSSIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Peel the onion, cut it in half and thinly slice it.
• Pour the water over the dried mushrooms to rehydrate, let sit 5 minutes.
• Peel potatoes and julienne.
• Pour the mushroom mix through a fine coffee filter and sieve reserving the broth. Clean mushrooms under cold water to get rid of any grit.
• Add 1 tbs oil to a non stick skillet, add onion and cook over medium for 3 minutes.
• Add dry mushrooms and cook for 10 to 15 minutes until golden.
• Add minced garlic to skillet, then add potatoes and mushroom broth, cover with lid and cook 8 - 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed and potatoes are soft.
• Uncover potatoes and increase heat to medium high, cook another 5 minutes until they are golden, adding more oil if needed.

RUSSIAN POTATOES IN BUTTERMILK

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a steamer. Fill a large pot with 1 to 2 inches water and place steamer in pot. Bring water to a simmer, cover, and steam potatoes until tender and easily pierced with a knife, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and coarse salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and golden, about 20 minutes.
• Divide potatoes and onions evenly among 4 bowls. Pour 1/3 cup buttermilk over each serving, season with flaky salt and pepper, and garnish with dill.