Ingredients
→ Potato Dough
2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 large egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
→ Savory Meat Filling
1/2 pound ground beef (or turkey, pork, chicken)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 small finely chopped onion
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
→ For Cooking
Vegetable oil (enough for a 1/4-inch deep layer for frying)
Steps
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add ground meat, breaking it apart. Season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes until browned. Stir in parsley (optional) and let cool completely.
In a bowl, combine cold mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix until a soft dough forms. Dust hands and work surface with extra flour if too sticky.
Flatten 2 tablespoons of potato dough in your palm, creating a small well. Add 1 spoonful of cooled meat filling to the center. Fold edges over to seal and shape into a flat patty about 3 inches in diameter.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pancakes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Tips
- Use cold mashed potatoes for easier shaping and better texture.
- Cool the meat filling completely to prevent the dough from softening.
Required Tools
- Mixing bowl
- Skillet
- Spatula
- Cooling rack