Žemaičių Blyneliai (Samogitian Crispy Mashed Potato Pancakes Stuffed with Spiced Meat/Mushrooms) – Authentic Lithuania Recipe
From Western Lithuania’s Samogitia region: golden pan-crisped potato medallions hiding a savory herb filling.
- Country of Origin
- 🇱🇹 Lithuania (Northern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Fluffy boiled-potato pancake dough, Savory spiced beef or forest mushroom filling, Dill-butter sour cream, Garlic, Marjoram
Ingredients for Žemaičių Blyneliai (Samogitian Crispy Mashed Potato Pancakes Stuffed with Spiced Meat/Mushrooms) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) fluffy boiled-potato pancake dough, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups savory spiced beef or forest mushroom filling, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup dill-butter sour cream
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with garlic
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Lithuania seasoning (marjoram, fresh dill, black pepper)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and garlic for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add fluffy boiled-potato pancake dough and savory spiced beef or forest mushroom filling along with marjoram, fresh dill, black pepper, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with dill-butter sour cream and serve straight from the skillet.