Potato Pancake With Bacon (taste Of The Rhodopes: Patatnik With Bacon)
Potato Pancake with Bacon, also known as Patatnik, is a traditional Bulgarian dish that originates from the Rhodope Mountains. This savory and hearty pancake is a staple in Bulgarian cuisine, and it's perfect for a cozy breakfast or a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 large potatoes, grated
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 200g bacon, diced
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sunflower oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out the excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, chopped onion, diced bacon, eggs, and flour. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Heat the sunflower oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Spoon the potato mixture into the skillet, spreading it out to form a pancake. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer the cooked pancake to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the potato pancake with bacon hot, cut into wedges.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 18g
Supplies
Large non-stick skillet Clean kitchen towel Large bowl Plate
Tools
Spatula Sharp knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the potato pancake with bacon with a dollop of sour cream or a side of fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, you can omit the bacon and add more vegetables like carrots and zucchini to the potato mixture.
Cost
$10