Ukrainian Beet Fritters
A traditional Ukrainian dish made with beets and served as a snack or side. The earthy sweetness of beets pairs perfectly with a crispy exterior.
Ingredients
- ●2 large beetspeeled and grated
- ●1 cup all-purpose flourgluten-free flour for vegan option
- ●1 cup fry oilvegetable oil for frying
- ●1 medium onionfinely chopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
- ●for garnish chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine grated beets, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix together flour and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Add the dry ingredients to the beet mixture and mix well.
- 4
Heat the fry oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Using a spoon, drop small balls of the beet mixture into the hot oil.
- 6
Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 7
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fritters from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- 8
Serve the fritters hot, garnished with chopped fresh dill.
- 9
For a vegan option, use gluten-free flour and omit the egg from the recipe.