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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Kyagulanyi Martin
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my potato niks turned out terrible. They were not crispy at all and the sauce was too sour. I would not recommend this recipe.
pawan pandey
[email protected]This potato nik recipe is not worth your time. The potatoes were bland and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.
Lucky Shah
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the potato niks turned out terrible. They were soggy and the sauce was too spicy. I would not make this recipe again.
Mohammodu Boture
[email protected]These potato niks were a disappointment. The potatoes were not crispy and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Blessing Egbejule
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this potato nik recipe was to make. The potatoes turned out crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Zainab Laminu
[email protected]These potato niks were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
ghofrane ezzahaf
[email protected]I've made this potato nik recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The potatoes are crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.
B Moody
[email protected]This potato nik recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out great. I love the crispy potatoes and the tangy sauce.
sad love sad love
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of potato nik, but this recipe changed my mind. They were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Crofton Peabody
[email protected]These potato niks were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.
Hassn Sk
[email protected]I love this potato nik recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The potatoes are crispy and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement.
Ahumuza Shamirah
[email protected]These potato niks were a great appetizer. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely make these again.
Anubhav Kunwar
[email protected]I made this potato nik recipe for my family and they loved it! The potatoes were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.
benjamin chanda
[email protected]This was my first time making potato nik and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow and the potatoes turned out perfectly. I served them with ketchup and sour cream and they were delicious.
Jessica Fox
[email protected]I've made this potato nik recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a simple dish to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of the crispy potatoes and the tangy sauce.
Halwa Khan
[email protected]This potato nik recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.