A viral Turkish breakfast recipe featuring a golden-brown grated potato crust filled with melted cheese, tomatoes, and arugula. The ultimate crispy omelet alternative!
Servings 1people
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Turkish
Ingredients
2mediumPotatoes (Russet potatoes work best)
2largeEggs
4-5tbspVegetable oil
½cupShredded kashar cheese, mozzarella, or mild cheddar
3-4slicesBeef salami or turkey/chicken deli meat
1smallTomato, thinly sliced
½cupFresh arugula
1pinchSalt
1pinchBlack pepper
Equipment
Large Non-Stick Skillet: Essential for getting that even, golden crust.
Pastry Brush: To apply the signature crispy glaze.
Chef's Knife: For fine slicing of potatoes and onions.
Mixing Bowl: To toss your potato filling with spices.
Method
Grate the potatoes using the coarse side of your grater. Crucial Step: Place the grated potatoes in a kitchen towel and squeeze out every drop of excess liquid. This ensures maximum crispiness.
Heat the oil in a non-stick or granite skillet over medium heat. Spread the potatoes evenly, pressing them down with a spatula to form a flat disc.
Fry until the bottom is golden brown and holds together (about 5-7 minutes).
Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pour them evenly over the potatoes. Cover the pan with a lid and lower the heat for 2 minutes to let the eggs set.
Once the eggs are cooked, place the cheese, salami, and tomatoes on one half of the potato disc. Top with fresh arugula.
Carefully fold the other half over the filling using a spatula. Let it sit for 30 seconds to melt the cheese.
For extra crispiness, cook the grated or thinly sliced potatoes in a single layer in a hot pan and avoid stirring too often. Let them develop a golden crust before flipping.