POTATO NIK
After living in what must have seemed like every neighborhood in three boroughs, my mother's parents, in their old-ish age, settled in Astoria, which is where I spent almost all the Thanksgivings of my childhood. Thanksgiving was always (in my memory) gray and blustery, and my grandmother's kitchen, steamy. She produced, almost solo, the traditionally ridiculous abundance of food, including my favorite, the potato "nik," a huge latke fried in chicken fat until really brown, and as crisp as perfectly done shoestring fries. I still make this, and so can you.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, main course, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Grate potatoes and onion by hand or with grating disk of a food processor; drain in colander or strainer. Combine potatoes and onions in a large bowl with eggs, salt, pepper and bread crumbs or matzo meal.
- Put about 1/8 inch oil in a large, deep skillet, either nonstick or seasoned cast iron; turn heat to medium-high. When oil is hot (it will shimmer) put all the batter in pan, and smooth the top. Cook, shaking pan occasionally; adjust heat so mixture sizzles but does not burn. Continue until bottom is nicely browned, at least 15 minutes.
- To turn, slide cake out onto a large plate, cover with another large plate and invert. Add a little more oil to pan if necessary, and slide pancake back in, cooked side up. Cook 15 minutes or so longer, until nicely browned. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 180, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 440 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Kamal Tamang
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch.
MD EMROL
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a quick and easy dish to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Nnenna Ogbonna
[email protected]Potato Nik is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Mr. Saju Ahmed
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a quick and easy dish to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Hafeez Qureshi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch.
Elisabeth Jensen
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a quick and easy dish to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
ToQeer Edit'x
[email protected]Potato Nik is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Kesha Horsford
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a quick and easy dish to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
vhadra kumari Shah
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are delicious. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch.
joshua adinda
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a quick and easy dish to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Amanda Stuart
[email protected]Potato Nik is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Stephen Wyngaard
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a quick and easy dish to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
John Charles Nuwagaba
[email protected]I love this recipe! The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Shahajalal Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a quick and easy dish to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Bismil jan
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The potatoes are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese add a delicious touch. It's a great dish to serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Mohammed Hisham
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The potatoes were perfectly cooked and the bacon and cheese added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
yurlux slodgi
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making it again.
Stylesh Boy
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The potatoes turned out crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the bacon and cheese added a delicious touch. I served it with a side of sour cream and chives, and it was a hit with my family.
Sujina Begom
[email protected]Potato Nik is a delightful dish that combines simple ingredients into a flavorful and satisfying meal. The crispy potato crust and tender interior are a perfect combination, and the addition of bacon and cheese takes it to the next level.