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Crisp potatoes bound with molten mountain cheese.
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Frika from Slovenia’s Soča Valley turns potatoes and aged cheese into a crisp-edged skillet. Tolminc is traditional; a mixture of Gruyère and young cheddar gives a practical balance of melt and flavor.
Technique notes
Slovenian kitchen
Slovenian frika is a golden skillet of potatoes and melting cheese inspired by the Soča Valley.
Simmer sliced potatoes in salted water for 7 minutes until barely tender; drain and dry well.
Melt butter in a 10-inch skillet. Cook onion 5 minutes, then layer in potatoes and season with pepper.
Cook 8 minutes until browned underneath. Scatter cheese evenly, pressing it between potatoes.
Invert onto a plate, slide back into the skillet and cook 6–8 minutes. Rest 8 minutes and add chives.
Review ingredient labels for allergens and cross-contact. Follow the recipe’s handling notes, refrigerate perishable food promptly, and use an instant-read thermometer where a safe internal temperature is specified.
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Frika from Slovenia’s Soča Valley turns potatoes and aged cheese into a crisp-edged skillet. Tolminc is traditional; a mixture of Gruyère and young cheddar gives a practical balance of melt and flavor.
Refrigerate for up to 3 days and reheat in a covered skillet over low heat.
Serve hot with polenta, bitter greens, pickles or a cabbage salad.
