Smažený Sýr s Tatarskou Omáčkou (Crispy Breaded Edam/Gouda Cutlet with Herb Potatoes) – Authentic Czech Republic Recipe
Iconic Czech tavern favorite: a shatteringly crisp golden crust giving way to molten cheese inside.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇿 Czech Republic (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Thick slabs of Edam or Gouda cheese breaded and pan-fried golden, Boiled parsley potatoes, Caper-herb tartar sauce, Fresh flat-leaf parsley, Butter
Ingredients for Smažený Sýr s Tatarskou Omáčkou (Crispy Breaded Edam/Gouda Cutlet with Herb Potatoes) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thick slabs of Edam or Gouda cheese breaded and pan-fried golden, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups boiled parsley potatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup caper-herb tartar sauce
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Czech Republic seasoning (butter, lemon, pickles)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh flat-leaf parsley for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add thick slabs of Edam or Gouda cheese breaded and pan-fried golden and boiled parsley potatoes along with butter, lemon, pickles, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with caper-herb tartar sauce and serve straight from the skillet.