Crispy Potato Pockets

Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Chop up potatoes into small cubes.
  2. 2Add potatoes to a pot of boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes until soft.
  3. 3Drain and allow potatoes to cool for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Mash potatoes with a masher.
  5. 5Add cornflour, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes.
  6. 6Combine the mixture using your hands until you form a dough.
  7. 7Separate the dough into 6 evenly sized balls.
  8. 8Add filling (like cheese) to the center of each dough ball.
  9. 9Move the dough around to close up tight and press to form a cake shape.
  10. 10Add olive oil to a preheated pan.
  11. 11Add potato cakes to the pan, searing both sides for 3-4 minutes until crispy and golden.
  12. 12Remove with a spatula and set aside for 3-5 minutes before enjoying.

Ingredients

  • 800 g peeled potatoes
  • 70 g cornflour
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 20 g Parmesan
  • 30 g grated/blocked mozzarella

Equipment

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Tips

  • Make sure your filling is cheesy.