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Recipe for: Grilled Potatoes with Herbs and Sour Cream (Polish Spring Twist)

Pikantne Main Dishes Regional Cuisine of Poland 35 min Easy 3 wyświetleń ~8.50 PLN - (0)
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Description

Aromatic grilled potatoes with a crispy skin, soft interior, and a fresh sour cream sauce with dill and chives. This dish combines the rustic simplicity of Polish young potatoes with slightly sour cream and the intense aroma of herbs — perfect for spring grilling gatherings or as a main element of a home-cooked dinner. You can serve them as a standalone dish with a salad of young lettuce and radishes or as a side to roasted chicken or braised duck. Visually, they are golden slices of potato with a green accent of fresh herbs and a dollop of thick sour cream — simple, seasonal, and impressive.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (10)

Servings:
4
  • Potatoes 5.3 szt. (~800 g)
  • Rapeseed oil 30 g
  • Garlic 3 ząbki (~15 g)
  • Sour cream 200 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Salt 0.2 szczypt (~5 g)
  • Black pepper 4 szczypty (~2 g)
  • Dill 1.5 pęczki (~30 g)
  • Chives 0.3 pęczków (~30 g)
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Smoked paprika 1 łyżeczka (~2 g)
  • Sorrel 60 g
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~8.50 PLN (2.12 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation

1

Wash the potatoes with a brush under running cold water, removing dirt and any eyes. If the potatoes are large, cut them into equal pieces about 1.5–2 cm thick; if they are small (young), leave them whole or cut them in half. Dry the potatoes with a clean cloth or paper towel.

Use a vegetable brush and a large cutting board. Even pieces will ensure uniform grilling. If you don't have a brush, use a vegetable sponge or your fingers, but do not peel young potatoes.
2

In a large bowl, combine canola oil (30 g) with minced garlic (15 g), 3 g of salt (from the total 5 g), and 1 g of black pepper. Mix with a fork or whisk for 10–15 seconds to evenly distribute the garlic in the fat.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Garlic, Salt, Black pepper
Use a large, flat bowl to easily coat the potato pieces. If you prefer a milder garlic flavor, sauté the cloves for 30 seconds in a tablespoon of oil before adding them to the mixture.
3

Place the dried potato pieces into a bowl with the marinade and thoroughly coat each piece. The mixture should cover the potatoes with a thin layer of oil and garlic. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil, Garlic
Use disposable gloves or two spoons to evenly distribute the marinade. Don't overdo it with the oil — the potatoes should be lightly coated, not drenched.

Grilling

4

Preheat the grill (or grill pan) to medium-high heat — the grill temperature should be around 200–220°C. If you are using a charcoal grill, wait until the coals are evenly glowing and the ash is light. Arrange the potatoes in a single even layer, making sure they do not overlap.

Ingredients: Rapeseed oil
The best grill grate is clean and lightly oiled. Use tongs to turn them — do not poke the potatoes with a fork, as the juice will escape and they will become dry.
5

Grill the potatoes for 4–6 minutes on each side (a total of 12–16 minutes) until the skin becomes golden and crispy, and the inside is soft — you can check this by inserting a small knife: it should go in easily. Turn them every 3–4 minutes to achieve even browning.

Use tongs or a spatula to turn them. If the pieces are thicker than 2 cm, extend the time by 2–4 minutes. Do not keep the potatoes too long — they should be crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside.

Sauce

6

While the potatoes are grilling, prepare the sauce. Pour the cream (200 ml) into a bowl. Finely chop the dill (30 g) and chives (30 g) — chop the green parts thinly. Add 2 g of salt and 1 g of black pepper to the cream. Mix with a spoon for 20–30 seconds until the sauce is smooth and uniform. Taste and adjust the salt/pepper.

Ingredients: Sour cream, Dill, Chives, Salt, Black pepper
Use a sharp knife and a cutting board with a handle. If you want a thicker sauce, use 22% cream or drain some liquid through a strainer. If you prefer a lighter version, mix the cream with 50 ml of buttermilk.

Assembly

7

Transfer the grilled potatoes to a wide platter. Immediately sprinkle with the remaining salt (2 g) and finely ground pepper (1 g). Drizzle some of the sour cream sauce over them or serve it in a sauce boat on the side, so everyone can help themselves.

Ingredients: Sour cream, Salt, Black pepper
Use a wide platter or cast iron skillet for serving — it will retain heat. Do not pour all the sauce over the potatoes at once if serving outdoors — the sauce can heat up quickly.

Decoration and optional additions

8

Sprinkle the potatoes with freshly chopped chives and dill. If you want to add a smoky flavor, dust with a thin layer of smoked paprika (2 g). For a spring touch, place a few leaves of sorrel next to the plate or finely chop and mix with part of the sauce.

Ingredients: Chives, Dill, Smoked paprika, sorrel
Smoked paprika and sorrel are optional — paprika will enhance the smoky character, while sorrel will add a fresh tartness. Add them sparingly so as not to overpower the delicate flavor of the potatoes.

Serving

9

Serve the potatoes hot, with the sour cream sauce on the side. As a side dish, I suggest a light salad of young lamb's lettuce and radishes or roasted chicken breast. On the plate, arrange 4–5 pieces of potato per person and 1–2 tablespoons of sauce.

Ingredients: Sour cream
Use warm plates to keep the potatoes warm for longer. If serving as a main dish, provide an extra bowl of sauce on the table for those who want it.

Fun Fact

💡

In Poland, potatoes have been a staple of the cuisine since the 18th century; young potatoes with butter and dill are classic regional spring flavors — here we added a grill and sour cream as a modern twist.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve immediately after grilling for a crispy crust. Serve the sauce separately so that guests can adjust the amount to their liking. A light salad with pickled cucumbers or young lettuce pairs well.

🥡 Storage

Store leftover potatoes in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days; before serving, heat on a grill pan for 3–5 minutes to regain crispness. Store the sour cream sauce in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; mix well before serving.

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