Conqueror of Russian hearts - village potatoes

Of the many different dishes of Russian cuisine, the most popular is the village potato. It is often served in upmarket restaurants, cafes and McDonald's. Prepared for a festive table and for a regular meal. After all, almost everyone loves potatoes, especially deliciously cooked ones. Even those who are too picky about food will not refuse to taste crispy and tender rustic potatoes. True connoisseurs of this dish can easily cook it on their own if they listen to the advice of experienced chefs.

It is interesting that the potato came to Russia during the reign of Peter I and was considered an overseas delicacy. In our time, he won the hearts of not only Russians, but also the surrounding peoples.

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A simple recipe from grandma

What could be more pleasant than memories of a cloudless childhood, when the trees were large, the roads were long, and grandma's treats were the most delicious? Country-style potatoes are a dish associated with so many wonderful moments of youth. Anyone who puts on an apron, picks up a knife and arm themselves with a reliable recipe can make it.

First, they collect products:

• medium-sized potatoes;
• vegetable oil;
• garlic (can be dried);
• curry seasoning;
• ground pepper;
• salt.

The process of cooking potatoes in a rustic style in the oven consists of simple steps:

1. Potatoes are thoroughly washed under the tap using a brush or sponge. Cut into slices. To do this, the tuber is divided into 6 or 8 identical parts.
2. Place the vegetable on a flat plate and sprinkle it with salt, pepper, curry and dried garlic. Add vegetable oil, mix and leave for a quarter of an hour to infuse.
3. Cover the baking sheet with paper. Then spread the potatoes at a short distance from each other. They are sent to a preheated oven (190 ° C) and baked for about 35-40 minutes.
4. Serve on the table with tomatoes, cucumbers or kefir.

The potato variety will help determine the cooking time.

Summer gourmet treat

If we do not know how to cook rustic potatoes in the oven, it is best to ask the experts. They will be happy to share their experiences. Consider a summer option for preparing such a dish.

Ingredients:

• new potatoes;
• vegetable fat;
• garlic;
• seasoning "Provencal herbs";
• paprika;
• turmeric;
• dill;
• salt.

Operating procedure:

1. Young potatoes are thoroughly washed under a strong stream of water, trying to remove the remaining soil.
2. Potatoes are cut into small wedges, reminiscent of Venetian gondolas.
3. Mix all the spices in a small container, add oil.
4. The potatoes are generously seasoned on all sides. Then spread on a baking sheet covered with baking paper. Send to a preheated oven for 25 minutes.
5. While the vegetable is baking, the garlic passed through a press is mixed with finely chopped dill. A few minutes before readiness, the dish is seasoned with a garlic mixture.

Oven-cooked rustic garlic potatoes served with any salad of fresh cucumbers, tomatoes and bell pepper. 

Since each seasoning has its own characteristics, such points should be remembered. The paprika adds a touch of sweetness to the dish. Turmeric is golden in color. "Provencal herbs" - fill it with an exquisite aroma.

A delicious treat for McDonald's fans

Preparing potatoes in a country style at home is no worse than in a branded cafe using such a simple recipe.

Main components:

• small potatoes;
• vegetable oil;
• dill;
• basil;
• paprika (ground);
• oregano (dried);
• salt.

Cooking steps:

1. The potatoes are thoroughly washed from the soil with a kitchen brush. Cut into beautiful boat-shaped slices.
2. Vegetable oil is poured into a small container, dry seasonings, chopped herbs are added to it. Mix thoroughly.
3. Put the potato wedges in a wide bowl, pour over the dressing with spices. Stir so that it is evenly distributed over all the pieces.
4. The form from the oven is covered with a sheet of foil, after which potato boats are laid out on it. The oven is heated to a temperature of 180 ° C, the potatoes are sent there. Bake for at least half an hour.
5. The treat is served hot, as an addition to pork or chicken. Garnish each serving with chopped fresh herbs. It turns out the dish is not worse than at McDonald's.

The original version of the dish - in the company with pork breast

Fans of hearty dishes can cook country-style potatoes in the oven according to the recipe of experienced chefs. The main feature is that the potatoes should be boiled before baking.

So, the list of products:

• pork breast;
• potatoes;
• feathers of green onions;
• garlic;
• dill;
• salt.

Step-by-step cooking instructions:

1. The potatoes are thoroughly washed, peeled. Pour in water and cook for 15 minutes after boiling.
2. Cut green onions, brisket and dill into small pieces.
3. Boiled potatoes are laid out in a colander, washed with water and placed in a baking sleeve.
4. Then it is sprinkled with herbs, salt. Pieces of pork breast are placed on top of it. The package is packed with special clips.
5. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Place a baking sheet with potatoes in the cabinet and bake for about 45 minutes.

When the dish is cooked, the sleeve is opened very carefully so as not to suffer from the hot jet of steam.

Cooking delicious in a slow cooker

Some traditional dishes turn out to be especially mouth-watering when cooked with an electric pan. It is equipped with a special baking program, the required temperature and tight tightness. In the end, rustic potatoes cooked in a multicooker are obtained with an exquisite aroma.

The taste of a delicacy depends entirely on the set of used seasonings and additional ingredients.

List of required components:

• potatoes;
• vegetable oil;
• greens;
• spices for every taste;
• garlic;
• salt.

The cooking steps consist of simple operations:

1. First of all, the potato tubers are thoroughly washed. Contaminated areas are removed with a brush, black spots are cut out with a knife.
2. Each tuber is cut into 4, 6 or 8 pieces (depending on the size of the potato). Sprinkle generously with spices.
3. Spread the pieces into a multicooker bowl, pour over with vegetable oil. Then select the Baking program, then cover the thicket with a lid, start the unit for 50 minutes.

It is worth noting that after half an hour, the potatoes will be ready. But for a brown crust to form on it, it is better to wait another 20 minutes. The dish is served with cucumbers, tomatoes or sour cream.

Spicy mustard dish

Fans of spicy food can cook potatoes for themselves, baked in a country-style oven with mustard. To do this, you need the following products:

• small potatoes;
• mustard;
• vegetable oil;
• garlic;
• seasonings to taste;
• salt;
• greens.

The cooking option consists of several operations:

1. Cut the peeled potatoes into uniform slices. Cook for about 10 minutes. Drain off and allow to cool.
2. Garlic is squeezed into a separate container, mustard is added and mixed to obtain a homogeneous mass.
3. The oven is heated to a temperature of 190 ° C.Cover the baking sheet with baking paper. Spread potato slices and grease them with mustard sauce. Then they are sent to the oven for 45 minutes.
4. The washed greens are finely chopped on a kitchen board.
5. Ready potatoes are sprinkled with herbs and served for dinner.

Country style fries

You don't need to fly overseas to enjoy the American analogue of French fries. You can cook it in a regular frying pan. Some of our compatriots make this dish outdoors under smoldering charcoal. There is nothing tastier than country-style potatoes cooked in a pan. For a dish, just take a few simple ingredients:

• potatoes;
• refined vegetable oil;
• spice;
• pepper;
• salt.

For delicacies, oblong-shaped potatoes without growths and gross damage are suitable.

The process begins with the preparation of the vegetable. It is thoroughly washed under the tap and then cut into four pieces.

Pour vegetable oil into a deep frying pan or saucepan and put on fire. When it boils, dip the potato slices and fry for 15 minutes, provided that the oil completely covers the vegetables.

The readiness of the product is determined by its appearance. If a brown crust forms on all sides of the potato slices, then the inside should be soft and tender. Next, using a slotted spoon, the vegetable slices are caught and put into a bowl. To make the product steamed a little, cover it with a lid.

You can put a thick napkin on the bottom of the container to absorb excess oil.

Potatoes cooked in a pan are sprinkled with spices and served with tomato sauce or mayonnaise.

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