Literally translating as fried potatoes, these German fried potatoes are far from ordinary. Crispy potatoes and onions and topped fresh herbs and spices, they are delicious any time and any day.
Their name says it all “Bratkartoffeln.” “Brat” is German for frying and “kartoffeln” means potatoes. This dish is literally translated means fried potatoes but the potatoes are not simply fried. They are enhanced with onions and herbs to make this a delicious side dish or main meal.
Traditionally, Bratkartoffeln also includes bacon or speck. Although my recipe is the vegetarian version of this classic dish, they are still just as delicious.
Here’s the recipe:
Bratkartoffeln
- 1 potato (pre-boiled)
- 2 TBSP sunflower oil (or any neutral oil)
- 1 scallion (finely chopped)
- 2 TBSP white onion (finely chopped)
- 2 T fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt (to taste)
Preparation:
Boil the potato until it is tender. Drain, pat dry and then cut into squares.
Heat a frying pan with oil and then add the potatoes and let them brown for 2-3 minutes.
Then add the white onion and scallion and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Season with the oregano and salt and cook for another couple of minutes or until the potatoes are lightly browned and crispy.
Then plate up the potatoes on a dish, sprinkle with the remaining scallion and the chopped parsley.
Serve & Enjoy!
Guten Appetit!
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