Babka Kartofelnaya (Belarusian Baked Grated Potato & Caramelized Onion Terrine) – Authentic Belarus Recipe
Baked in an earthenware pot until the top is crackling brown and the potato interior is cloud-soft.
- Country of Origin
- 🇧🇾 Belarus (Eastern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Finely grated russet potatoes, Deeply caramelized sweet onions and mushrooms, Sour cream, Garlic, Marjoram
Ingredients for Babka Kartofelnaya (Belarusian Baked Grated Potato & Caramelized Onion Terrine) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) finely grated russet potatoes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups deeply caramelized sweet onions and mushrooms, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Belarus seasoning (marjoram, bay leaf, cracked black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, garlic, and marjoram, bay leaf, cracked black pepper for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine finely grated russet potatoes and deeply caramelized sweet onions and mushrooms with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with sour cream and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.