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    Czech Brambory na loupačku Recipe

    Published: May 21, 2021 · Modified: Jul 12, 2024 by Petra Kupská | Cook Like Czechs · Leave a Comment

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    This recipe is a unique Czech specialty that you won't find in any other national cuisine. Known as "Brambory na loupačku" in the Czech Republic, it consists of just a few ingredients, but I promise it tastes absolutely delicious!

    Czech brambory na loupačku recipe

    What Is Brambory na loupačku?

    Brambory na loupačku is an old-country Czech dish served as a light main course. Specifically, it is potatoes cooked with the skin on, then peeled and eaten with salt and butter. Cottage cheese or other fresh cheese is suitable as a toothsome side.

    Potatoes are very common in the Czech Republic. We often have potato dishes on the table, such as škubánky or bramboráky. Frequently, they are pretty simple recipes, but they taste, without a doubt, divine.

    Back then, potatoes thrived especially in mountainous areas, where I also come from (Jizera Mountains). The people living at the foot of the mountains were not rich, and the raw ingredients for cooking were hard to come by. The housewives of that time mostly used what grew in the field.

    One of the original and straightforward potato recipes that have survived until today is this "Brambory na loupačku". Let's take a closer look at it!

    Ingredients

    ingredients brambory na loupačku

    To make brambory na loupačku, we need:

    • Raw potatoes; use any all-purpose or wax potatoes - they hold together better during cooking and don't fall apart as much. Make sure the potatoes are roughly the same size.
    • Salt
    • Unsalted butter
    • Fresh cheese; Czechs usually eat tvaroh cheese as a side to this dish

    Optionally, garnish the fresh cheese with a sprig of a green herb, such as parsley.

    ✅ You’ll find the exact amount of ingredients below in the recipe card, which you can also print out.

    Instructions

    STEP 1: Boil the potatoes with the skin on in a pot of water. It takes about 20 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes.

    STEP 2: Carefully drain the water and place the potatoes in a bowl.

    STEP 3: Prepare unsalted butter and salt for serving. Place the fresh cheese in a bowl and garnish it with a chopped sprig of green herbs if desired.

    Serving

    czech recipe brambory na loupačku serving idea

    This is the usual way to eat this dish.

    1. Place the bowl of boiled potatoes with the skin on in the middle of the table. Prepare a plate for each diner. Place a few slices of butter and a small mound of salt on the plate.
    2. Each diner scoops a potato from the bowl, using a knife to peel it.
    3. Take the peeled potato in your hand, then lightly press it in the mound of salt and use the knife to spread the butter over it.
    4. Alternatively, you can spread a small layer of fresh cheese on the potato.

    The potato prepared in this way is then eaten in small bites.

    Pronunciation

    Curious how Czechs pronounce "brambory na loupačku"? I recorded a short audio clip to give you an idea! I'm a native speaker, so I guarantee an authentic Czech voice.

    Cook's Tips

    • Use potatoes of roughly the same size so that they are cooked evenly.
    • Brambory na loupačku recipe is ideal as a quick meatless dinner for the whole family.

    More Czech potato recipes:

    • Lokše – potato pancakes
    • Crispy baked smashed potatoes – brambory v troubě
    • Chlupaté knedlíky – potato dumplings

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    czech brambory na loupačku recipe

    Czech Brambory na loupačku Recipe

    Author: Petra Kupská | Cook Like Czechs
    This recipe is a quintessential part of Czech cuisine and is rarely found elsewhere. In the Czech Republic, we call this potato dish "Brambory na loupačku."
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 17 minutes mins
    Total Time: 27 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 people

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    Ingredients 

    • 1 ¼ pounds raw potatoes
    • ⅓ stick unsalted butter at room temperature
    • salt
    • 4 ounces fresh cheese
    • parsley greens optional

    Instructions 

    • Boil 1 ¼ pounds raw potatoes with the skin on in a pot of water for about 20 minutes, depending on their size.
    • Carefully drain the water and place the potatoes in a bowl.
    • Prepare ⅓ stick unsalted butter and salt for serving. Place 4 ounces fresh cheese in a bowl and garnish it with a chopped parsley greens, if desired.

    Notes

    • The basic recipe makes about 3 portions.
    • Use potatoes of roughly the same size so that they cook evenly.
    • Brambory na loupačku recipe is ideal as a quick meatless dinner for the whole family.
    SERVING:
    • Place the bowl of boiled potatoes with the skin on in the center of the table.
    • Prepare a plate for each person.
    • Place a few slices of butter and a small pile of salt on the plate.
    • Each person takes a potato from the plate and peels it with a knife.
    • Take the peeled potato in your hand, press it lightly into the pile of salt, and use the knife to spread the butter over it.
    • Alternatively, you can spread a small amount of cream cheese on the potato.
    • The potato prepared in this way is then eaten in small bites.

    Nutritional estimate pro serving

    Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 1258mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 2mg
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories pro serving: 452
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Czech
    Keyword: Potato recipes, Quick Dinner
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