Quick and Easy Potato Fritters
Ingredients
500 g waxy potatoes, (2-3 medium potatoes) - washed, peeling optional
1 egg
0.5 onion
1 tbsp flour
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
a pinch of black pepper
200 ml oil, (canola or vegetable)
For the topping (optional)
200 g sour cream
fresh mixed herbs, chopped (parseley, chives or coriander)
Instructions
STEP 1/3
Grate the potatoes and onion in separate bowls.
Rinse the grated potatoes in a bowl of cold water.
Drain the liquids and wrap grated potatoes with cheesecloth or kitchen tea towel and squeeze out excess liquids.
STEP 2/3
In a large bowl with the potatoes and onion, add salt, pepper, flour and egg. Mix well.
STEP 3/3
In a large skillet/pan heat oil over medium-high heat. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of potato mixture into the hot oil, flatten slightly to create a fritter.
Fry 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cook in batches for a smaller pan.
Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
Serve with sour cream and herbs
Quick and Easy Potato Fritters
Ingredients
500 g waxy potatoes, (2-3 medium potatoes) - washed, peeling optional
1 egg
0.5 onion
1 tbsp flour
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
a pinch of black pepper
200 ml oil, (canola or vegetable)
For the topping (optional)
200 g sour cream
fresh mixed herbs, chopped (parseley, chives or coriander)
Instructions
STEP 1/3
Grate the potatoes and onion in separate bowls.
Rinse the grated potatoes in a bowl of cold water.
Drain the liquids and wrap grated potatoes with cheesecloth or kitchen tea towel and squeeze out excess liquids.
STEP 2/3
In a large bowl with the potatoes and onion, add salt, pepper, flour and egg. Mix well.
STEP 3/3
In a large skillet/pan heat oil over medium-high heat. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of potato mixture into the hot oil, flatten slightly to create a fritter.
Fry 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cook in batches for a smaller pan.
Transfer to paper towels to drain and season with salt.
Serve with sour cream and herbs