Potato babka, Belarusian style

Method

1. 1

   Preparing the potatoes

   Peel the potatoes, then grate them finely. Drain off the excess liquid through a sieve or a clean tea towel.

   15 min
2. 2

   Onion and pork filling

   Dice the bacon and fry it in a frying pan until crisp. Add the onion and minced pork, fry them together, then season with salt and pepper.

   10 min
3. 3

   Making the mixture

   Mix the grated potato with the egg, cream, flour and the onion and meat mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

   5 min
4. 4

   Preparing the dish

   Grease a deep baking tray or dish with butter, then pour in the mixture evenly.

   3 min
5. 5

   Baking

   Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 40–50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the centre has set.

   45 min
6. 6

   Serving

   Slice while hot and serve with soured cream or milk.

   1 min