Crispy Potato Cakes

Method

1. 01
   Step 1Wash the potatoes

   Wash the russet potatoes thoroughly under running water.

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2. 02
   Step 2Boil the potatoes30 min

   Put a slit in the middle of each potato and place them in boiling water. Boil for 30 minutes until tender.

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3. 03
   Step 3Ice bath and peel

   Transfer the boiled potatoes to an ice bath to cool. Once cooled, peel the skins off the potatoes.

   Note

   The ice bath makes peeling much easier

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4. 04
   Step 4Mash the potatoes

   Mash all the peeled potatoes using a masher or fork until smooth.

   Note

   A fork works if you don't have a masher

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5. 05
   Step 5Mix the dough

   Add 2 tablespoons glutinous rice flour and 1 tablespoon cornstarch to the mashed potatoes. Mix with your hands until it feels like dough.

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6. 06
   Step 6Season the mixture

   Season the potato dough with salt and pepper to taste.

   SaltBlack pepper
7. 07
   Step 7Shape into cubes

   Roll the potato mixture into small cube-shaped portions or little pillows.

8. 08
   Step 8Fry the cakes

   Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry the potato cakes in batches until golden and crispy on all sides.

   Note

   Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan

   Vegetable oil
9. 09
   Step 9Serve with ketchup

   Serve the crispy potato cakes hot with ketchup on the side.

   Ketchup