Portable potato cakes a great snack

These potato fueled potato desserts are nice for exercise snacks and appetizers alike, plus they’re simply customizable.

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Substances …

2 ½ lbs. Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½ inch cubes

1 Tablespoon salt

2 Tablespoons flour

Plus, further elements to your most well-liked variation (see under)

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Instructions …

Put potatoes in a big pot, cowl with water, add salt. Carry water to a boil, scale back to a simmer, and cook dinner till potatoes will be pierced with a fork, about 10-Quarter-hour.

Drain potatoes and add again to pot. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes till they’ve a creamy consistency (a couple of small lumps are okay) and add flour. Stir till mixed.

Select your taste variation from the choices under. Switch mashed potatoes to a big bowl and add all elements out of your chosen taste variation. Combine totally and let combination cool for half-hour.

Kind into desserts about 3 inches in diameter and ½ inch thick.

Warmth a skillet with 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium warmth. (For the curry variations, strive utilizing coconut oil for further taste).

Add 3-4 patties in to pan and fry for about 3 min, turning over and cooking for one more 2 minutes. Gently press on desserts for even browning. Take away from pan when deep golden brown on each side. Repeat (including extra olive oil to pan if wanted) for remaining combination.

Serve instantly, or cool and retailer in Ziploc luggage for consuming on the go.

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Taste variations …

— Smoked Paprika and Chili

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

Non-obligatory: In case you like a bit spicy kick, add ½ tsp chipotle powder

1 teaspoon salt

3 eggs, overwhelmed

— Indian Coconut Curry

2 teaspoons curry powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 Tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut

¼ cup finely sliced inexperienced onion or chives

3 eggs, overwhelmed

— Thai Lemongrass Curry

2 to three teaspoons jarred Thai Inexperienced Curry Paste (use much less or extra relying on spiciness choice)

Zest of two limes (use a Microplane zester)

2 teaspoons very finely minced recent lemongrass (fast tip: for greatest outcomes, peel away outer layers of the lemongrass stalk to get to the tender white flesh inside. Use solely the primary inch of the foundation finish)

¼ cup finely sliced inexperienced onion or chives

3 eggs, overwhelmed

— French Herbs with Apples and Onion

1 teaspoon olive oil

½ cup diced onion

1 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced into ¼ inch cubes

2 teaspoon Herbs de Provence (substitute 1 tsp thyme + 1 tsp oregano if not accessible)

3 eggs, overwhelmed

Further Steps for French Herbs with Apples and Onion Variation: Whereas potatoes in step 1 are cooking, warmth olive oil in a skillet over medium warmth. Add onion and salt, sauté for two minutes. Add apples, sauté for one more 2 minutes till combination is comfortable. Add eggs and apple/onion combination to potatoes, combine totally.

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Time-Saving Tip …

Substitute immediate mashed potatoes

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