Ingredients
Potato Cake Ingredients
- 350 g cooked cold potatoes
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 100 g grated cheese (such as Cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of oil for frying
Instructions
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: Fry the chopped onion in a little oil over medium heat until softened, then add the crushed garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the sautéed onions and garlic with the cooked cold potatoes, grated cheese, chopped parsley, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Shape the Cakes: Using an 8cm pastry cutter, form the mixture into four evenly sized cakes.
- Chill to Firm Up: Place the cakes on greaseproof paper and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if possible; this helps them firm up for easier frying.
- Fry the Potato Cakes: Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the cakes for a few minutes on one side until golden and crisp, then carefully turn them over and fry the other side for a few more minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
- Using cold, cooked potatoes is essential for the cakes to hold their shape.
- Chilling the cakes before frying helps prevent them from falling apart.
- You can substitute parsley with fresh coriander if preferred.
- Serve hot as a side dish or with a dipping sauce for a snack.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
