There are days when you don't want to spend too much time in the kitchen, but you want something delicious, filling and warming, especially on cool autumn evenings. Her majesty the potato will come to the rescue of every kitchen owner. Although simple, it contains a multitude of recipe ideas that are not only delicious, but also cheap. The Lidl retail chain shares three exceptionally delicious recipes costing less than 3 euros, which will undoubtedly add flavor to your autumn dinner.
Boiled, baked, roasted, with or without skin, potatoes are suitable not only for savory and savory dishes, but also for sweet dishes. They contain a wealth of nutrients that are beneficial to the body: vegetable proteins, enzymes, various biogenic elements, vitamins, organic and mineral salts.
Potatoes were first brought to Lithuania in the 17th century, and became one of the most important agricultural crops two hundred years later. Various ethnologists and culinary researchers mention that there are about 30-50 traditional potato dishes. Including variations, there may be several hundred recipes, and the Lidl retail chain offers you to try three unique recipes, which are also exceptionally inexpensive.
A timeless classic: potato pancakes – with a savory topping
A true classic, and one that is also easy to make, are potato pancakes. Some people like to top them with sour cream, while others like to top them with apple puree or another sweet jam. One thing is clear: potato pancakes leave no one indifferent.
For 4 servings you will need:
1 kg of potatoes
1 onion
1 egg
2 tbsp. flour
3–4 tbsp. sour cream "Pilos"
1 clove of garlic
2 pcs. spring onions
Salt, pepper to taste
A dash of oil for frying
Production process:
In a bowl, add sour cream, salt, pepper, a clove of garlic, chopped spring onions and mix. Put the prepared sauce in the refrigerator.
Peel and finely grate the potatoes and onion.
Mix in the egg, flour, salt, and pepper. The mixture should be neither too runny nor too thick. If it is too runny, add a little more flour.
Heat a frying pan with oil. Spoon the mixture into the pan and press lightly to make the pancakes thin.
Fry on both sides until nicely browned (about 2-3 minutes per side).
Serve the cooked pancakes with the prepared sauce.
Hearty and pleasantly warming potato casserole
If you like potato pancakes, you will also like another classic of Lithuanian cuisine – potato gratin. Of course, French and other countries also boast a similar dish, and their recipes are somewhat different from ours. However, they are all united by a common love for potatoes and a very low price for the dish.
For potato casserole (4 servings) you will need:
1 kg of potatoes
1 onion
2 eggs
300 ml of "Pilos" milk
150 g "Pilo" sour cream
1 tbsp. oil
Salt, pepper – to taste
Production:
Peel the potatoes and grate them on a coarse grater. Finely chop the onion, but you can also grate it together with the potatoes.
Beat the eggs in a bowl, add the milk and sour cream, salt and pepper.
Mix the grated potatoes with the dressing. The mixture should be quite thick, but not dry.
Preheat the oven to 190°C (top-bottom heat). Lightly grease a baking tin with oil. Pour the mixture into the tin, pressing down slightly.
Bake for ~45–55 minutes until nicely browned. Once cooked, let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice and serve with sour cream or your favorite sauce.
Will surprise everyone: sweet potato pudding
Although potatoes are often used in savory dishes, they have a subtle sweetness of their own, especially when boiled in their skins or baked. Therefore, they can also be used in desserts - as the basis for a sweet pudding, which is recommended by the supermarket chain Lidl.
For 2 servings of the dish you will need:
3–4 large boiled potatoes (without skin)
100 ml of "Pilos" milk
1 egg
30 g sugar
1 tsp vanilla sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
30 g raisins or other dried fruit
20 g "Pilo" butter
Preparation:
Mash the boiled potatoes into a smooth puree. Mix milk, sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter into the mashed potatoes.
Add the eggs. Mix well to form a smooth, creamy mixture. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk.
Mix raisins, other dried fruits, or additives into the dough.
Pour the mixture into a buttered baking dish. Bake at 180 °C for ~35–40 minutes, until the surface is golden and the inside is set – check with a wooden stick.
Leave the baked pudding to cool - this will help it firm up and taste better.
You can serve the pudding warm or cold. It goes great with jam, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce.
Delicious!
