Pan-fried homestyle potatoes (жареная картошка) are a popular and simple comfort food in Russian, Ukrainian, and Belorussian cuisines. You could almost call them a national dish. My mom would always prepare them for us when we were growing up. They are quick, easy, and most of all, delicious.
You can enjoy them for breakfast with fried eggs, for lunch with a fresh tomato salad, or for dinner with Russian-style meat patties (kotleti) or sautéed mushrooms.
Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
- Step 1
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thick julienne-style strips or slices.
- Step 2
Wash the cut potatoes thoroughly and drain well.
- Step 3
Season the potatoes with salt.
- Step 4
Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the oil.
- Step 5
Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally.
- Step 6
When the potatoes are slightly browned, add the sliced onion and butter.
- Step 7
Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions, chives, dill, parsley, or a combination of your preferred herbs.
- Step 8
Serve hot with ketchup, if desired.
- Step 9
For softer, less-browned potatoes: cook covered over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Calories:258 kcal10%
- Protein:4 g6%
- Carbohydrates:33 g10%
- Sugar:1.5-2 g4%
- Salt:0.1 g2%
- Energy:1078 kJ10%
- Fat:13 g14%
Pan Fried Homestyle Potatoes is a Delights of Culinaria recipe built around Russet Potatoes, Onion, Oil. This import keeps the source ingredient measurements and turns the preparation into clear Platea recipe steps. It is filed as side dish and yields about 6 servings.
Use the structured ingredient and direction fields below for cooking. The recipe source is Delights of Culinaria.
