How to Make Ricotta and Potato Cakes

Collect your ingredients and utensils., Drain your ricotta cheese in a sieve for at least 10 minutes before use., Combine ricotta, Parmesan, seasoning and potato in a bowl using a stiff whisk, rubber spatula or a large spoon., Spread the flour onto...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Collect your ingredients and utensils.

    As you want it to have as little moisture as possible press it gently with a spoon to squeeze any extra whey out. , Add the egg gradually and stir well.

    You want a smooth but stiff dough-like batter.

    Large eggs may make the mix too runny if your mashed potato already contained a lot of milk or cream. , Using a spoon, scoop balls of the potato mix and roll in the flour until lightly coated.

    Put aside onto the tray or plate to continue with the next one until finished. , Fry the potato cakes until golden over medium heat.

    Wait until they have virtually cooked through before flipping them over.

    When crispy and golden, serve without delay. , They taste great on their own, but usually need something else to make them more than a side dish.

    They are good for breakfast too.
  2. Step 2: Drain your ricotta cheese in a sieve for at least 10 minutes before use.

  3. Step 3: Combine ricotta

  4. Step 4: Parmesan

  5. Step 5: seasoning and potato in a bowl using a stiff whisk

  6. Step 6: rubber spatula or a large spoon.

  7. Step 7: Spread the flour onto a plate or shallow bowl.

  8. Step 8: Heat a non stick or similar frypan with enough oil or clarified butter to prevent sticking.

  9. Step 9: These are great served as a side dish with a hot tomato & garlic style pasta sauce and fried mushrooms

  10. Step 10: or a good mixed salad with a salad dressing that has a bite to it.

Detailed Guide

As you want it to have as little moisture as possible press it gently with a spoon to squeeze any extra whey out. , Add the egg gradually and stir well.

You want a smooth but stiff dough-like batter.

Large eggs may make the mix too runny if your mashed potato already contained a lot of milk or cream. , Using a spoon, scoop balls of the potato mix and roll in the flour until lightly coated.

Put aside onto the tray or plate to continue with the next one until finished. , Fry the potato cakes until golden over medium heat.

Wait until they have virtually cooked through before flipping them over.

When crispy and golden, serve without delay. , They taste great on their own, but usually need something else to make them more than a side dish.

They are good for breakfast too.

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