Austrian Hash – aromatic mix of bacon, onion and potatoes

• corn, sunflower or vegetable oil1 ½ ст. л. tbsp
• smoked bacon (diced)↗400g g

  (or boiled ham)

• onion↗1

  cut into large pieces

• boiled potatoes500g g

  (prefer waxy varieties), cooled and diced into small cubes

• cumin seeds↗1 ч. л. tsp
• hot sweet paprika↗1 ½ ч. л. tsp

  (if unavailable, use sweet paprika mixed with a pinch of chili powder)

• parsley↗жменя handful

  coarsely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large skillet, sauté the bacon and onion together for 10 minutes until the bacon turns golden. Transfer them to a plate, add the potato cubes and fry for another 10 minutes until they brown.

2. 2

   Add the cumin seeds and paprika, stir well and sauté for another 1 minute, stirring constantly to release the aroma.

3. 3

   Return the bacon and onion to the skillet, season to taste, add the coarsely chopped parsley and toss quickly. Serve immediately, hot.