Pražen Krompir po Ljubljansko (Ljubljana Crispy Caramelized-Onion Skillet Potatoes & Salad) – Authentic Slovenia Recipe
So revered in Ljubljana that it has its own official society: golden crusted onion potatoes with nutty pumpkin-seed oil salad.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇮 Slovenia (Central Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Sliced boiled waxy potatoes pan-crisped with 3 sweet onions, Crisp green salad dressed in dark pumpkin-seed oil, Marjoram, Cracked black pepper
Ingredients for Pražen Krompir po Ljubljansko (Ljubljana Crispy Caramelized-Onion Skillet Potatoes & Salad) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) sliced boiled waxy potatoes pan-crisped with 3 sweet onions, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crisp green salad dressed in dark pumpkin-seed oil, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup savory garnish
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with marjoram
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Slovenia seasoning (cracked black pepper, Styrian roasted pumpkin seed oil)
- 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 marjoram for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add sliced boiled waxy potatoes pan-crisped with 3 sweet onions and crisp green salad dressed in dark pumpkin-seed oil along with cracked black pepper, Styrian roasted pumpkin seed oil, 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 savory garnish and serve straight from the skillet.