Patate della Sila 'Mpacchiuse
Patate della Sila 'Mpacchiuse (sticky potatoes) are the most beloved side dish of Sila cuisine: thinly sliced Patate della Sila IGP cooked in a pan with oil until they form a crispy, golden cake. The name comes from their characteristic of "sticking" together during cooking.
Simple and irresistible, they pair perfectly with any Sila meat dish.
Preparation
- 1
Peel the potatoes and slice them thinly (3-4 mm). DO NOT wash them: the starch is essential.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan.
- 3
Add the potatoes and sliced onion. Cover with a lid.
- 4
Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes without stirring.
- 5
Remove the lid, add salt and chili pepper. Cook for another 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
- 6
The potatoes are ready when they form a golden, crispy crust and are "stuck" together.
Chef's Tips
Do not wash the potatoes after slicing: the starch makes them stick together and creates the crispy crust. Use medium heat: too high and they burn, too low and the crust won't form.