Babka ziemniaczana is a traditional Polish dish, although also known in Lithuania (and possibly in Ukraine?). A close relative of Jewish Kugel, it is simply a potato cake. Definitely a taste that brings back childhood memories to me ;) my grandma makes the best one, no matter how hard I try to beat her.
You'll need:
1kg of potatoes
200g of bacon or sausage (or both)
1-2 onions
1 clove of garlic (optional)
1 egg
around 2 spoons of flour
salt & pepper
1. Chop the onions and fry them. Finely chop the garlic and add it to the onions, fry for a few more seconds. Transfer the contents into a bowl.
2. Cut the bacon/sausage into small cubes and fry on the same pan. Transfer the contents into the bowl.
3. Peel the potatoes and grate them using a fine grater or a robot (it won't work on a cheese grate). Transfer into the bowl with the onions and bacon/sausage.
4. Add one egg, salt & pepper, two spoons of flour and stir.
5. Oil a baking pan and then transfer the mixture from the bowl into the baking pan.
6. Bake in an oven set to around 160 degrees for around an hour (the exact time will depend on the thickness of your babka ziemniaczana, you can use a wooden stick to check if it's ready just like in the case of other cakes). If you want the crust to be extra crunchy, add a bit of sour cream on top.
7. It can be served straight from the oven or, even better, cut into slices and reheated on a pan. I served mine on a bed made of a light salad with French vinegret.
Bon appétit!
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