Potato babka

Potato babka is a savory delight cherished in Belarus and Poland, where it is known as babka ziemniaczana. This hearty dish is crafted from grated potatoes, eggs, onions, and pieces of smoked, boiled, or fried bacon and sausage. Traditionally baked in the oven using a crock, it is often served with a rich sauce made from sour cream and pork flitch.

Depending on the recipe and cooking method, potato babka can range in texture from a flaky potato pie to a dense potato pudding. In a memorable feat, the village of Sula in Belarus claimed to have baked the world's largest potato babka in 2016, which measured an impressive 2 meters in diameter.

Potato babka bears a resemblance to other dishes such as Lithuanian kugelis and the Ashkenazi Jewish Potato Kugel, also known as Kartoffelkugel in Yiddish. These dishes share similar ingredients and preparation techniques, making them close relatives in the realm of comfort food.