How to Make Ricotta and Potato Cakes
Collect your ingredients and utensils., Drain your ricotta cheese in a sieve for at least 10 minutes before use., Combine ricotta, Parmesan, seasoning and potato in a bowl using a stiff whisk, rubber spatula or a large spoon., Spread the flour onto...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Collect your ingredients and utensils.
As you want it to have as little moisture as possible press it gently with a spoon to squeeze any extra whey out. , Add the egg gradually and stir well.
You want a smooth but stiff dough-like batter.
Large eggs may make the mix too runny if your mashed potato already contained a lot of milk or cream. , Using a spoon, scoop balls of the potato mix and roll in the flour until lightly coated.
Put aside onto the tray or plate to continue with the next one until finished. , Fry the potato cakes until golden over medium heat.
Wait until they have virtually cooked through before flipping them over.
When crispy and golden, serve without delay. , They taste great on their own, but usually need something else to make them more than a side dish.
They are good for breakfast too. -
Step 2: Drain your ricotta cheese in a sieve for at least 10 minutes before use.
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Step 3: Combine ricotta
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Step 4: Parmesan
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Step 5: seasoning and potato in a bowl using a stiff whisk
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Step 6: rubber spatula or a large spoon.
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Step 7: Spread the flour onto a plate or shallow bowl.
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Step 8: Heat a non stick or similar frypan with enough oil or clarified butter to prevent sticking.
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Step 9: These are great served as a side dish with a hot tomato & garlic style pasta sauce and fried mushrooms
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Step 10: or a good mixed salad with a salad dressing that has a bite to it.
Detailed Guide
As you want it to have as little moisture as possible press it gently with a spoon to squeeze any extra whey out. , Add the egg gradually and stir well.
You want a smooth but stiff dough-like batter.
Large eggs may make the mix too runny if your mashed potato already contained a lot of milk or cream. , Using a spoon, scoop balls of the potato mix and roll in the flour until lightly coated.
Put aside onto the tray or plate to continue with the next one until finished. , Fry the potato cakes until golden over medium heat.
Wait until they have virtually cooked through before flipping them over.
When crispy and golden, serve without delay. , They taste great on their own, but usually need something else to make them more than a side dish.
They are good for breakfast too.
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