Fried Garlic Potatoes with Cracklings
2 servings
20 minutes
Fried garlic potatoes with cracklings is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine, infused with the aroma of rendered fat and golden potatoes. Its roots trace back to rustic cooking, where simple yet hearty ingredients create a rich flavor. Crispy cracklings add a textural contrast, while garlic oil gives the dish a savory depth. Leeks contribute a light sweetness, balancing the dish perfectly. It's an ideal choice for those who enjoy hearty and aromatic treats that pair wonderfully with pickled vegetables or fresh herbs. Serve hot and enjoy its rich and rustic character.
1
Cut the garlic in half and slice the leek into thin rings.
- Garlic: 2 heads
- Leek: 0.2 stem
2
Chop the lard finely and slice the potatoes into circles about 5 mm thick.
- Salo: 100 g
- New potatoes: 500 g
3
Melt butter in a pan, add lard and garlic. Fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the garlic.
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
- Salo: 100 g
- Garlic: 2 heads
4
Set the resulting cracklings aside.
5
Put the potatoes in garlic oil.
- New potatoes: 500 g
6
After 3-5 minutes, stir and add the onion. Fry on high heat for about 7 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Leek: 0.2 stem
7
Before removing from heat, salt and stir. Then place on a plate and add cracklings.
- Salt: to taste