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Smažený sýr
Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes, and keep warm. Stir the tartar sauce ingredients together and chill.
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How long does Smažený sýr take?
45 min all in — 15 min prep, 30 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Milk, Wheat, Eggs. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
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What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Frying pan, Saucepan, Mixing bowl, Tongs.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp (for the potato water).
What can I use instead?
Boiled potatoes → Fries. The pub standard. Nobody will object.
What should I watch for?
Too hot and the crust burns before the middle melts. Too cool and the cheese leaks. A crumb that fizzes briskly is right.
Any tips from this recipe?
Chill the breaded cheese 20 minutes before frying if you have time. The crust sets and holds better. Hermelín, the Czech camembert, fried the same way is the fancier pub version.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.