Don't let the simplicity of this cheap recipe fool you, it's a top
quality and very tasty addition to any meal. Combine it with baked
beans, tuna mayo or even a serving of curry.
KEY POINTS
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
How Difficult
Very easy
Freeze?
Yes, uncooked
Servings
4 Cakes
INGREDIENTS The basic ingredients for the Potato Cakes are shown below.
For illustration only, use the ingredients list below.
Level teaspoon fresh mixed herbs (half teaspoon of dried)
Olive oil 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper to taste
WHAT SPECIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT?
Large frying pan
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PREPARATION
Lightly whisk the egg.
Top and tail, peel and finely chop the garlic.
COOKING METHOD
Add the olive oil to the frying pan and put on a low
medium heat.
Mix the garlic and herbs into the cold mashed potatoes. For each
potato cake take a handful of the mashed potato and form into a small cake about
5cm (2in) wide and 2cm (¾in) deep. The mixture should make about four potato
cakes.
Brush the cakes all over with the whisked egg and then drop them into the flour.
Turn the cake until well covered with flour.
When all the cakes are formed and
floured, carefully place in the heated oil.
After about five minutes the base of the potato cake should be golden brown.
Turn each cake over, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and fry for a
further fives minutes until both sides are now golden brown.