Description
Scrambled Eggs with Grated Potato and Chives is a quick and hearty breakfast dish featuring tender, lightly crispy grated potatoes cooked with savory salami or oil, combined with fluffy scrambled eggs seasoned with sour cream, garlic, salt, and pepper, and finished with fresh chives for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- Salt, dried garlic, and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- Chives, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 large potato, peeled and grated
Optional Ingredients
- Salami or other fatty sausage, chopped (about 75 grams)
- Oil for greasing the pan (1 tablespoon if not using sausage)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potato: Peel and grate the large potato using a grater. Set it aside to use later in the cooking process.
- Heat the Fat: If you’re not using sausage, heat about one tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat to grease it adequately. If using salami or fatty sausage, chop it into small pieces and cook it in the pan over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until enough fat is released to cook the potatoes.
- Cook the Potato: Add the grated potato to the pan with the fat (either oil or rendered sausage fat) and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and develop a lightly crispy texture.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk together the 3 eggs with salt, dried garlic, black pepper, and one tablespoon of sour cream until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Combine Eggs and Potatoes: Push the cooked potatoes to one side of the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the empty side and allow it to set undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Scramble the Eggs: Gently stir the eggs to scramble them, mixing them gradually into the potatoes in the pan so the ingredients combine well and cook through evenly.
- Add Chives and Finish Cooking: Sprinkle the finely chopped chives over the eggs and potatoes, stirring gently until the eggs are just cooked through but still moist and fluffy.
- Serve: Serve the scrambled eggs with grated potato and chives immediately and hot, straight from the pan for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the salami or sausage and use oil for frying.
- The choice of sour cream adds creaminess and a slight tang to the scrambled eggs, but you can substitute it with yogurt or omit it if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of garlic, salt, and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Using fresh chives is recommended for the best flavor, but dried chives can be substituted in a pinch.
