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Crackling Potato Cake

Crackling Potato Cake

Enjoy this delicious Crackling Potato Cake, a perfect combination of crispy and fluffy that's sure to impress at any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 cakes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium starchy potatoes (about 800g), grated
  • 1 medium onion (about 150g), finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60ml) for frying

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. Peel and grate the potatoes into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Squeeze out excess moisture using a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In another bowl, mix grated potatoes with onion, garlic, eggs, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  5. Spoon potato mixture into the pan, flatten slightly, and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 8g

Notes

For an extra twist, consider adding spices like paprika or fresh herbs into the mix. You can substitute starchy potatoes with sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor profile.

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