Fried Potato Patties

Ingredients

• 1 kg potatoes (starchy)
• Salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 egg yolks (from large eggs)
• 0.5 tbsp flour
• 0.5 tbsp pepper
• freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 l peanut oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Peel, wash and cut the potatoes into pieces. Then boil in salted water for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and let steam off a bit.

2. 2.

   While still warm press the potatoes through a potato masher and immediately knead with butter, egg yolks, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. The dough must hold together well; if it is too wet or dry, add more egg yolk or flour.

3. 3.

   Shape round patties from the mixture and optionally imprint a smiley face. Heat oil to 170°C or until bubbles appear on a wooden spoon handle dipped into fat. Fry the croquettes in batches for 3–4 minutes depending on size.