Cook the potatoes in boiling water for about 20 minutes. Heat oil in a pan. Leave the bacon cubes in it for 3-4 minutes while turning them until crispy, then remove them. Wash the herbs and dab dry.
Cut the chives into fine rolls. Set aside some marjoram for garnishing. Pluck the rest of the marjoram leaves from the stalks and chop finely. Drain the potatoes, rinse, peel and roughly grate.
Mix with chive rolls, marjoram and sour cream. Season with salt and a little nutmeg. To serve, sprinkle with diced bacon and garnish with marjoram. Goes well with rye rolls (e.g.