Komes

Komes is a traditional side dish originating from Ukraine. These potato balls are made with a combination of boiled, skinned, and mashed potatoes, onions, salted pork or bacon, salt, and pork fat. The chopped onions are cooked in pork fat until golden, and they are then mixed with the potatoes. The mixture is shaped into walnut-sized balls, then fried until brown on all sides. The salt is added if needed, as the salt pork or bacon may provide enough seasoning. These potato balls are usually served as an accompaniment to meat dishes, but they can also be served on their own with a salad for a light meal.