Description
A delightful Eastern European potato and cheese hash that is crispy, cheesy, and budget-friendly—perfect for dinner or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (1 pound) potatoes
- 50 g pancetta, cut into cubes OR 1 tbsp olive oil/lard
- 160 g (5.6 oz) semi-hard cheese (Tolminc), grated
- 50 g (1.8 oz) hard cheese (Tolminc)
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, oregano, lovage)
Instructions
- Peel and grate the potatoes. Place them in a bowl of cold water and rinse until the water runs clear.
- In a 22cm (9-inch) pan, cook the pancetta over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes.
- Spread the drained potatoes over the pancetta and cook while stirring for 15-18 minutes until soft.
- Stir in half of the grated cheese, adding the remaining cheese and herbs once it begins to melt. Mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the pan and cook for 5 minutes, then flip it onto a plate to brown the other side for another 5 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For best texture, use the largest holes on your grater when grating potatoes. Experiment with different semi-hard cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Frika, Potato Hash, Cheese Dish, Eastern European Cuisine, Comfort Food