BRAM BORA’K

A savoury baked potato pancake from Czechoslovakia.

SERVES 4

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 large egg

1 cup flour

1 T. marjoram

¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 T. dried)

salt, pepper to taste

Combine ingredients thoroughly in a large mixing bowl. PREHEAT OVEN TO 425° F.

3 large potatoes, scrubbed or peeled (or 3 cups grated)

Sour cream or apple sauce for garnish, if desired

Grate the potatoes through the large holes of a hand grater or food processor. Drain in a sieve, using your hand or the back of a spoon to express as much liquid as possible. Work quickly to prevent the potatoes from browning in the air. Stir the drained potatoes into the egg mixture. Oil a 9˝ cast-iron skillet, or other ovenproof dish. Press the potato-egg mixture evenly over the pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the crust is crisp. Serve steaming hot. Sour cream and apple sauce are traditional condiments.