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1
Chop the potatoes into about 12 pieces and soak in water.
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Put into a pan and pour enough water to cover them.
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Boil for about 10 minutes.
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4
Mince the onion while the potatoes are boiling.
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5
If you're confident in working quickly, you should also work through Step 5 at this time.
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When you can poke the potatoes through with a skewer, drain the hot water and let the excess moisture evaporate over high heat.
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(Make sure they don't burn!)
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Add butter while the potatoes are still hot.
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Use a masher to mash the potatoes.
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10
Season lightly with salt and pepper.
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Mash them into your preferred consistency and texture.
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12
Heat some vegetable oil in a frying pan.
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Saute the onion.
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Once translucent, add the ground meat and saute.
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15
Add oyster sauce and ketchup.
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Season with plenty of salt and pepper.
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Combine the ingredients prepped in Step 5 with the potatoes in Step 4 and mix thoroughly.
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Form 8 balls.
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19
Coat with flour, egg, and panko (in that order).
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Your hands won't get dirty if you pour the beaten eggs with a spoon and scoop the panko.
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21
Flatten slightly as you coat with panko.
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22
With your hands, form into flat balls.
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23
Deep-fry in 180C oil until golden brown to finish.
