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Bratkartoffeln
German fried potatoes — crispy, golden cubes with onion and bacon. A beloved side dish or light meal.
12 min
Prep
25 min
Cook
Easy
Difficulty
6
Ingredients
5
Steps
Ingredients
Servings
- 3 medium potatoes (about 350 gm)
- 2 rashers streaky bacon, chopped
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tbspn vegetable oil or lard
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tspn fresh parsley, chopped
Method
- 1
Boil the potatoes in salted water for until just tender but still firm. Drain, cool slightly, and slice into 5 mm rounds.
- 2
Heat the oil or lard in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.
- 3
Add the potato slices in a single layer. Do not stir — let them fry undisturbed for until golden and crispy underneath.
- 4
Flip the potatoes, add the bacon and onion, and fry for another , turning occasionally.
- 5
Season with salt and pepper, scatter with parsley and serve.
Notes
- The secret is to not stir too often — let the potatoes form a proper crust.
- Leftover boiled potatoes from the day before work even better.
- Serve alongside a fried egg for a simple supper.