The total calorie content of the dish is approximately 1,350 calories. This is an estimate and will vary depending on the specific products and brands used. Serves 3 people as a side dish, which works out to around 450 calories per person.
German Fried Potatoes - Bratkartoffeln
Crispy German fried potatoes cooked in butter with bacon, onion, herbs, and sweet paprika.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes waxy variety
- ½ cup smoked pancetta or bacon
- 1 onion
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 75-100 g unsalted butter
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 sprig rosemary
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- a pinch ground caraway optional
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in their skins for about 20 minutes until just tender. Let them cool, then peel and slice into ½ cm rounds. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a wide pan over medium heat. Add diced bacon, onion, and rosemary. Fry for 7–10 minutes until the bacon is crisp and onion caramelised. Add garlic in the last minute. Remove solids and rosemary, leaving the fat in the pan.
- Add the chilled potato slices in a single layer. Fry until golden on both sides, 4–6 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed.
- Return bacon and onion to the pan. Add paprika, thyme, parsley, and caraway (if using). Stir gently and fry for 1–2 minutes. Serve hot.