Buckwheat Patties (Hrechanyky)

Hrechanyky are traditional Ukrainian patties that are especially popular in the region of Lemko. The patties are usually made with a combination of ground meat (beef, chicken, or pork), boiled buckwheat, eggs, onions, flour, breadcrumbs, coriander, sunflower oil, salt, and pepper.

The onions are chopped and sautéed in oil, and then mixed with the ground meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, coriander, and seasonings. The mixture is shaped into patties that are rolled in flour and fried in oil on both sides until golden brown. The patties are then baked in the oven, usually with a sauce based on tomatoes, mushrooms, or sour cream.