Crispy Potato Fritters for Beginners | SUPER EASY Indonesian Snack

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add fiber and vitamins.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be pricier.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free but more expensive.

Slice the potatoes into rounds and shallow fry them until golden and tender. This step gives you a firmer mash that won’t get watery. Drain and mash until smooth with a fork or masher. Let them cool slightly.

In a pan, sauté the beef and pork mix. Once the meat starts to brown, add the shallot, green onions, garlic, white pepper, and salt. Continue cooking until lightly caramelized. Finish with the nutmeg and mix well. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Allow the meat mixture to cool down slightly, then add it into the mashed potatoes.

Crack in one egg to bind everything together. Mix well and taste for seasoning. For best results, cool this mixture for 1 to 2 hours or overnight to better meld the flavors together.

Scoop out the portions and roll into compact patties, about 2 cm thick. Once you have all the portions, coat each piece lightly in the beaten egg. Let the excess drip and add the patty into the tapioca starch, ensuring a thin coating on the patty.

Heat the canola oil in a skillet on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the croquettes. Once you get a nice golden brown on the first side, flip and cook the other side for about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Serve hot and enjoy!

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