Friulian Frico

Ingredients

• 500 g of potatoes 
• 250 g of Montasio cheese   (preferably matured)
• 1/2 onion 
• Salt   (to taste)
• Black pepper   (to taste)
• Extra virgin olive oil   (to taste)

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Instructions

• Preparation of ingredients:
  • Peel the potatoes and grate them finely.
  • Cut the onion into thin slices.
  • Grate the Montasio cheese .
• Cooking the onion:
  • In a non-stick pan, heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil .
  • Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until transparent.
• Adding the potatoes:
  • Add the grated potatoes to the pan.
  • Mix well and cook for about 10 minutes, until the potatoes begin to soften.
• Incorporating the cheese:
  • Add the grated Montasio cheese .
  • Mix to combine the ingredients.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Formation of the Frico:
  • Compact the mixture in the pan, forming a sort of omelette.
  • Cook over medium-low heat for about 10-15 minutes, until the bottom becomes golden and crispy.
• Turn the Frico:
  • Using a plate or lid, turn the Frico over .
  • Cook the other side for another 10-15 minutes, until evenly browned.
• Service:
  • Once cooked, transfer the Frico Friulano to a serving dish.