Description
Hearty Polish fried potatoes onions showcase rustic comfort from Eastern European kitchens. Crispy golden potato slices mingle with caramelized onions, offering a simple yet satisfying dish we crave when seeking authentic culinary warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium potatoes (Russet, Yukon Gold, or Red)
- 1 large onion
- 2–3 tbsps (30–45 ml) vegetable oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Meticulously wash potatoes and onions. Slice potatoes into uniform, thin rounds and deconstruct onions into delicate rings, ensuring consistent thickness for balanced cooking.
- Starch Extraction: Immerse potato slices in chilled water for 15-20 minutes. Drain and pat completely dry using a clean kitchen cloth to achieve optimal crispiness.
- Cooking Setup: Heat a spacious skillet with vegetable oil or butter at moderate temperature. Ensure pan reaches ideal warmth before introducing ingredients.
- Initial Sautéing: Arrange potato slices in a single, uncrowded layer. Allow undisturbed caramelization, developing golden-brown exterior for 5-7 minutes per side without frequent turning.
- Flavor Development: Integrate sliced onions across potato surface. Season generously with salt, freshly cracked pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to enhance complexity and depth of flavor.
- Final Cooking: Gently manipulate ingredients, encouraging even caramelization. Continue cooking until potatoes achieve crisp edges and onions become translucent and golden brown.
- Serving: Remove from heat, transfer to serving dish. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or thyme for added aromatic dimension. Serve immediately as a versatile side or standalone comfort dish.
Notes
- Select Potato Variety: Choose starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for maximum crispiness and golden-brown texture.
- Manage Moisture Carefully: Pat potato slices completely dry before frying to prevent soggy results and ensure perfect crispy edges.
- Control Pan Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat to achieve even caramelization without burning potatoes or onions, using a heavy-bottomed skillet for consistent heat distribution.
- Optimize Seasoning Strategy: Layer seasonings gradually during cooking process, adding salt towards end to prevent moisture extraction and maximize flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg