Prata Hapfla
Potatoes and onions braised in butter with melted alpine cheese: a Walser first course from the Formazza Valley.
Ingredients
For 4 personeIngredients
Before you start
Method
Prepare the potatoes
Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin slices.
Slice the onions
Thinly slice the onions.
Layer the ingredients
Melt the butter in a large frying pan and arrange alternating layers of potatoes and onions, seasoning lightly with salt.
Cook
Cook over a medium-low heat, covered, for 25-30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
Add the cheese
During the last few minutes, add the cheese in small pieces and let it melt.
Serve
Serve piping hot directly from the pan.
Good to know
Tips
Cut the potatoes into thin, even slices for uniform cooking.
Variations
Diced lard or browned pancetta can be added for a richer version.
Storage
Best enjoyed immediately after cooking, while the cheese is still melted and stringy.
Nutritional values
Approximate values per porzioneBehind this recipe
A Walser first course from the Formazza Valley, made with potatoes, onions and alpine cheese according to mountain farming tradition.
