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Baba-sharpanyna

A Ukrainian country dish: a bake of potatoes and river fish mixed with flour and onion, baked until the top is golden. Traditionally served in hot slices.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 190 °C. Butter a 20 cm baking dish.
  2. Peel the potatoes, slice them thinly and boil them for 8 minutes in salted water. Drain them.
  3. Fry the sliced onion in the oil for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
  4. Poach the fish for 5 minutes in simmering salted water, drain, remove the bones and flake it.
  5. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, flour, salt, pepper and paprika into a smooth cream.
  6. Lay a layer of potatoes on the bottom of the dish, then the onion and the flaked fish, and cover with the rest of the potatoes.
  7. Pour the egg mixture over the top and dot with small pieces of butter.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the surface is nicely golden. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving with the cream and dill.

Variations and tips

Cheese version. Add 80 g of grated gruyère on top before baking for a richer crust.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.