Czech Brambory na loupačku Recipe
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."
Servings 2 people
Calories 452kcal
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.
- 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.
Nutrition
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