How to Make Frico - A Slice of Friuli
Frico is a signature dish of Italy's north eastern region of Friuli. It is made by cooking potatoes and Montasio cheese until golden and crisp.
Equipment
- Cast Iron Frying Pan
- Large flat plate for flipping
- spatula or wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 250 grams Montasio cheese grated
- 250 grams potatoes peeled and grated
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium heat in a large frying pan and then cook the onions until soft and golden brown.
- Add the grated potatoes, mix well with the onions then cook for 12-15 minutes until the potatoes are cooked and very soft.
- Add the grated Montasio cheese and mix well until the cheese has melted and is well combined.
- Cook for a further 10-15 minutes, or until the bottom of the potato and cheese mixture has formed a crispy golden crust.
- Flip the frico by placing a large plate over the frying pan and inverting the frico onto the plate, so the crispy side is facing up.
- Slide the frico back into the frying pan, (crispy side up) and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, until the other side becomes crispy and golden.
- Once the frico is crispy and golden on both sides, slide it onto a serving plate.