Pan-Fried Potatoes

Moderate nutritional value

Sliced potatoes pan-fried with onion in sunflower oil until golden.

Pan-Fried Potatoes — photo 1

Zharenaya kartoshka is a Russian home dish of raw potato slices fried in sunflower oil in a heavy pan until golden, with onion added near the end and dill on top; it is close to German Bratkartoffeln. A 250 g plate has about 430 kcal, 60 g carbohydrate, 19 g of mostly unsaturated fat, 870 mg sodium and about 1,400 mg potassium. A cucumber and tomato salad on the side adds volume for few calories.

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 2.8g (8.1%)
Fat: 7.7g (22.3%)
Carbs: 24g (69.6%)
Fiber: 3g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein2.8g5.0%
Fat7.7g11.0%
Carbs24g8.0%
Simple Sugars8.4gEstimate
Complex Carbs12.6gEstimate
Fiber3g12.0%
Water63g2.5%
Calories1717.6%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
75

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated0.82g4.1%
Monounsaturated1.48g5.9%
Polyunsaturated5.01g38.5%
Omega-31.503gEstimate
Omega-63.507gEstimate
Trans0g0.0%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C16.5mg
Vitamin E2.83mg
Selenium0.61mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A3.89mcg0.4%
vitamin B10.083mg6.9%
vitamin B20.042mg3.2%
vitamin B31.17mg7.3%
vitamin B60.3mg17.6%
vitamin B917.2mcg4.3%
vitamin B120mcg0.0%
vitamin C16.5mg18.3%
vitamin D0 (0 IU)mcg0.0%
vitamin E2.83mg18.9%
vitamin K5.9mcg4.9%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium22mg2.2%
iron1.13mg6.3%
magnesium31.4mg7.8%
phosphorus77.8mg11.1%
potassium569mg21.9%
sodium350mg15.2%
zinc0.419mg3.8%
copper0.148mg16.4%
manganese0.238mg10.3%
selenium0.609mcg1.1%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 47mg6.7%73%
Isoleucine 88mg6.3%73%
Leucine limiting130mg4.8%53%
Lysine 144mg6.9%75%
Methionine 72mg6.9%78%
Phenylalanine 171mg9.8%104%
Threonine 89mg8.5%89%
Tryptophan 29mg10.4%110%
Valine 135mg7.4%84%

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Side Difficulty: Easy Servings: 3 Total: 45 min

Ingredients

  • Potatoes, waxy or all-purpose 1.2 kg (1 kg peeled)
  • Onion 1 large (150 g)
  • Sunflower oil 5 tbsp
  • Salt 1.25 tsp (7 g)
  • Black pepper, ground 0.25 tsp
  • Fresh dill, chopped 2 tbsp (8 g)
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Peel the potatoes, cut them into slices or sticks about 4 mm thick, rinse in cold water and pat completely dry with a towel.

  2. 2

    Halve the onion and slice it into thin half-rings.

  3. 3

    Heat the oil in a large heavy frying pan (28 cm or more) over medium-high heat until it shimmers, and add the potatoes in an even layer.

  4. 4

    Fry without stirring for 7-8 minutes, until a golden crust forms underneath, then turn the potatoes with a spatula.

  5. 5

    Keep frying for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes, until most pieces are golden and tender.

  6. 6

    Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and fry for 5-7 minutes more, turning twice, until the onion is soft and browned.

  7. 7

    Take off the heat, sprinkle with the dill and serve hot.