Patatnik

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Patatnik is a dish originating from Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains region. It is a flavorful combination of shredded potatoes and onions, seasoned with salt, pepper, and mint. Additional ingredients include sirene cheese , eggs, and various peppers. The origin of the name is derived from the local word patat, meaning potato . Although the dish is traditionally baked in an oven, it can also be fried or boiled, either rolled out in sheets or as a homogeneous mixture of ingredients.