Recipe Blog 2
German Potatoes
Directions: Prepare a pan (preferably large) and heat some olive oil. While it’s heating up, peel the potatoes and make slices around a centimeter in width. Chop up the garlic, onions, and prepare the block of bacon into small pieces as well.
Place the potatoes into a container and put them in the microwave for about three minutes. During this time, start to stir-fry the bacon in the pan.
Take the potatoes out of the microwave and into the pan. Spread them out so a light brown crust forms on the potatoes. After about 30 seconds, add the onions, bouillon, and stir.
Once the onions are soft, make some space and melt the butter. Fry the chopped garlic in the melted butter, but be careful not to overdo it, or else the garlic starts to char. Mix the butter and garlic with the potatoes and bacon, and season with salt and a generous amount of black pepper.
Finally, pour sake so it coats the bottom of the pan. Doing so apparently creates a sauce that soaks up all the flavors from the bacon or garlic that sticks to the pan. Stir it a few more times, and plate.
Serving suggestions: The more black pepper, the better.
Brief Description: German potatoes are a pretty popular side dish in Japan, but I’m not quite sure if it’s really German. The main ingredients are bacon and potatoes, so its simplicity allows many ways to tweak the recipe to each household’s preference. This was my first time making this dish, so it took me about 30 minutes from start to end. Experienced cooks like my mother probably won’t take ten.
Serving quantity: for 2 people
Ingredients:
Two Potatoes Japan
Half an onion Japan
A clove of garlic Japan
Olive oil Greece
Some butter Japan
Bacon Japan
Salt Japan
Black Pepper India
One and a half tablespoons of sake Japan
A cube of bouillon France
Materials needed: A pan, a cutting board, a kitchen knife, and a spatula
This dish looks absolutely delicious, and I can already imagine how flavorful and satisfying it must be!
ReplyDeleteI'm leaving this message on the behalf of Kanngyoku who had trouble posting: "I've made german potatos so many times for my family but i hade no ideaheating popato on microwave...i am 100% trying this.and is it your cat? so pretty."
ReplyDeleteThis German potato recipe looks absolutely delicious! The format is fantastic—clear, organized, and easy to follow. I love how each step is broken down, making it approachable even for beginners. The detailed instructions on how to achieve that perfect crispy texture and the use of mustard and vinegar to balance the flavors really caught my attention. It’s great to see a recipe that brings out the authenticity of German cuisine without being overly complicated.
ReplyDeleteThe tips about adding sake for extra depth really elevate the dish, and I can already imagine how tasty it would be alongside a nice piece of grilled meat or even on its own as a hearty side.
The photos are also really helpful—they show exactly what the final dish should look like, which gives me confidence to try it out. I’m definitely looking forward to making this the next time I’m in the mood for something hearty and comforting. Thanks so much for sharing this easy-to-follow, flavorful recipe—it’s definitely one to add to the rotation!