Grenadier - Slovak Fried Potato and Pasta Dish

01Method

1. 1

   Place potatoes in their skins into boiling water in one pot, and bring pasta to a boil in another pot.

2. 2

   Once potatoes are tender, drain them and peel away the skins after cooling slightly. Drain the pasta as well and rinse it under cold water.

3. 3

   Dice the onion finely and heat a deep skillet or large pot. Add the fat once hot.

4. 4

   Immediately stir in the diced onion and cook until it turns golden brown.

5. 5

   Sprinkle in the ground caraway and continue cooking, then cut the bacon into small pieces.

6. 6

   When the onion is lightly golden, add the bacon pieces and keep stirring.

7. 7

   Once done, add the ground paprika and stir-fry briefly for about half a minute, being careful not to scorch it as it becomes bitter.

8. 8

   Mix the pasta and diced potatoes into the onion and bacon mixture, stirring thoroughly to combine.

9. 9

   Season with pepper to taste and garnish generously with fresh parsley before serving.