Crispy grated potatoes - gluten free

This is for my coeliac (gluten intolerant), vegan (and vegetarian) friends, and of course, for all potatoes lovers.

I was born a farmer – as I always say – and potatoes were grown every year. 

I can't imagine a life without this tuberous because I absolutely love potatoes.

I eat them in every shape and form. 

Not my mom, though. She can't stand them! 

My eldest brother too. 

I feel for them so badly! 

I used to think that this recipe was invented by me when I was eight. 

It seems that other people had the same idea though. 

How disappointed I was when I found this out. 

Never mind.

This is by far, the dearest recipe I have ever invented (or thought so) to me. 

Every time I miss my country and family, I cook it and it takes me instantly back in time when I used to cook for eight or more people (my family). 

Inestimable memories.

It is simple, fast and easy to make. You only need fifteen to twenty minutes, depending on your cooking skills.

You need a grater and a frying pan. It is essential for the frying pan to be anti-adherent, but most are, right?

Preparation time: 15 - 20 minutes
Degree of difficulty: low
Serves: 2 people (a whole meal) It can be served as a side too. It would serve 6 then

• 5-6 medium-sized red (white, any kind - it doesn't really matter) potatoes
• 1 + 1 tablespoon oil (I use olive oil). You can add more if you like. Honest, it tastes better with more grease
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of black pepper
• dried garlic

Optional:

• paprika/chili (I always add it because I like spicy)
• grated cheese – If you are not vegan – You'll add this at the very end, when the potatoes are on the plate, still hot.

How to: 

• Coarsely grate (on the large holes of a box grater) the potatoes and season. - You don't need to peel them, but in Romania, it's unthinkable to not peel the potatoes. We give the skin to the pigs. :D - 

• Heat half the fat (oil, 1 or 2 tablespoons) in a small, heavy-based frying pan until sizzling, and then add the grated potato - distribute them evenly in the frying pan, allow to cook for a couple of minutes (until golden)

• Turn it over using a big plate (have a look to this video – It is in Romanian, and it's a frittata, but you can see the "moves")
• Add the rest of the oil to the pan and, slide the potato cake (yes, it will look like a frittata or a cake) back into the pan the other way up. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, then serve hot with pickles (Romanian style) or any salad.

This could be served with fried eggs, any type of meat or fish or plain simple.

So delicious. You need to try it!

Pictures from De gustibus non est disputandum. - On this blog (mine) I have various interpretations of this recipe, most are vegan, and all are to die for!

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