Potato Cakes
Thin slices of potato dipped in a light batter and fried until crisp outside and soft within, salted while hot.
Make Ahead and Storage
Best eaten at once. Reheat leftovers in a hot oven for 8 minutes.
How to Make Potato Cakes
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Dry the potato slices on a tea towel. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt with the water until smooth.
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Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to about 2 cm depth over medium-high heat.
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Dip the slices in the batter and fry half of them for 4 minutes, turning once, until pale gold. Drain on kitchen paper.
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Repeat with the rest. Sprinkle with the sea salt and serve hot.
Tips for Success
- Dry the slices well.
- Keep the batter cold.
- If the oil smokes, take it off the heat for a minute.
- Fry in two batches so the oil does not cool.
Some Background
Thin slices, light batter, hot oil. This is a chip shop side with the chips swapped for rounds of potato.
Cut the potatoes about 3 mm thick, as even as you can make them, and dry them well on a tea towel. Wet potato makes the batter slide off. The batter should be cold and thick enough to coat the slice. Mix flour, baking powder, salt and cold water just until smooth.
Heat 300 ml of oil to a depth of about 2 cm and test it with a drop of batter, which should sizzle and rise at once. Dip each slice, let the extra drip off and lower it in gently.
Fry in two batches for 4 minutes each, turning once, until the batter is pale gold and the potato is soft when pressed. Salt them as they come out. Add the salt while the surface is still glossy with oil, because that is when it sticks best.
Serving Ideas
Tomato ketchup · Vinegar · Fried fish · Cold lemonade
Questions About Potato Cakes
How long does Potato Cakes take to make?
About 20 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Potato Cakes?
Dry the slices well. Keep the batter cold. If the oil smokes, take it off the heat for a minute. Fry in two batches so the oil does not cool.
What should I serve with Potato Cakes?
Tomato ketchup; Vinegar; Fried fish; Cold lemonade.
Is Potato Cakes suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Potato Cakes?
About 294 kcal per serving, with 6 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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