Chili-Cilantro Potato Cakes Recipe

Name: Chili-Cilantro Potato Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 Thai green chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lime; 1 cup, densely packed, cooked and cooled mashed sweet potatoes; 3 cups, densely packed, cooked and cooled mashed white potatoes; 4 scallions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 large egg
2 Thai green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lime
1 cup, densely packed, cooked and cooled mashed sweet potatoes
3 cups, densely packed, cooked and cooled mashed white potatoes
4 scallions, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/4 cup vegetable oil

1
Break egg into a bowl, and whisk in chilies, garlic and ginger.
2
Add juice and zest of lime, and mix well.
3
In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, white potatoes, scallions and cilantro.
4
Mix well with a fork.
5
Add egg mixture, and stir until evenly blended.
6
Line a baking sheet with plastic wrap.
7
Using a 1/3-cup measure, scoop up some of the mixture.
8
With wet hands, shape into a flat cake or patty, then place on plastic.
9
Make 12 cakes.
10
Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 1/2 hour, to help them keep their shape when frying.
11
Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, and add oil.
12
When oil is hot, add potato cakes.
13
Fry, turning once, until crisp and golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes a side.
14
Serve hot.

368

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, 2 Thai green chilies, seeded and finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced, 1 teaspoon minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Chili-Cilantro Potato Cakes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chili-Cilantro Potato Cakes

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