Potato, Parmasan and Spring Onion Cakes
Great for a party, serve with a herby dip or some pesto. For a variation try sweet potato with a dash of chilli.
Preparation time: 15- 20 minutes Quantity: Makes around 12 medium cakes Cooking time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
600g/ 20 oz potatoes
1 egg yolk
60g/ 2 oz parmesan- grated
4 spring onions -finely sliced
seasoning
3-4 tablespoons plain flour
oil for frying
Method
- Peel the potatoes, half and steam or boil till just under cooked, still a little firm in the middle (steam approx. 6-8 minutes / boil approx. 10-12 minutes)
- Cool by pouring over cold water
- Grate in to a bowl
- Add the parmesan, spring onions and season to taste
- With damp hands mold in to 12 balls and flatten each one
- Dip in to the flour
- Heat up some oil in a frying pan and sauté 2-3 minutes on each side till golden