Patate in Tecia - Friuli Fried Potatoes
Patate in tecia is a very comforting traditional dish from Trieste, made from cooked potatoes, onions and bacon fried in a heavy pan until crispy.
Equipment
- Chopping Board
- Chef Knife
- Saucepan
- colander
- Cast Iron Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 1 kg potatoes 1
- 1 tbsp lard
- 1 large onion
- 100 grams pancetta
- 100 ml chicken stock
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until firm but cooked.
- Drain well and cool until they can be handled. Rub off the skins and quarter.
- Heat a cast iron pan or skillet and heat the lard. Add the onion and pancetta and fry until the onion is soft.
- Add the potato and stir gently, breaking up the quarters. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add a ladleful of chicken stock and cover the pan. Cook the potatoes until soft and the stock is absorbed.
- Remove the lid and fry the potatoes until a golden brown crust forms on the bottom of the potatoes and the edges start to crisp. Flip the potatoes onto a plate and serve.