Fried potatoes Swabian style

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 500 g potatoes
• 1 tbsp clarified butter
• ½ tsp salt

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest period approx. 1 day; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 1 day 40 minutes

Steam waxy potatoes in their skins the day before. I have a pot insert, but it will probably work without. The important thing is that the potatoes are given enough time to cool down. Then remove the skin and cut the potatoes into as thin slices as possible. The slices shouldn’t be too big – it’s better to cut the potatoes lengthwise. Now put the clarified butter in a large pan and wait until the lard is lightly smoking. Add the potatoes to the pan and, very importantly, do not stir. Instead, reduce the heat on the stove to 2/3 and roast the slices for about 2 minutes. Then carefully turn them over and roast for another 2 minutes. Then turn them over again – continue in this way until the desired browning is achieved. Only now can you add salt and, if desired, pepper. If you add salt too soon, the potatoes will become mushy!