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Two Pepper Potato Cakes

Monday, 03 November 2008

Description

This recipe hails from Algeria, where it is a popular appetizer. Note the use of paprika here -- it was introduced form Hungary via Spain.

Ingredients

At a glance

Cuisine

African

Ingredient

Vegetable

Cooking Method

Fry

Difficulty

Easy

Heat Level

Chile

Cayenne

Meal/Course

Appetizer/Hors d'oeuvre

Serves

4 to 6

2 pounds mashed potato
1 tablespoon hot paprika pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
3 eggs
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying

Methods/steps

In a large bowl, mix the potato with the spices, cilantro eggs and seasoning. With floured hands, form the mixture into round flat cakes. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Heat a shallow layer of oil in a frying pan, add the cakes in batcheds and fry until crisp and brown on both sides. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve Hot

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