GREEK POLPETES (POTATO CAKES)
From 'Mediterranean Dishes'. I tinkered with this recipe only a little. This easy appetizer recipe can be found on most any Greek mezethes. You can use leftover mashed potatoes for this recipe.
Provided by C G
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In large pot, boil the potatoes until soft. Do not salt the water until ready to mash the potatoes with the other ingredients.
- 2. While still warm, mash the potatoes with the feta cheese, green onion, red onion, dill, mint, egg, lemon juice, *salt and pepper. *Taste the mixture first before adding the salt because feta itself is quite salty. Place the potato mixture in the refrigerator to firm up. Always refrigerate the potato mixture until ready to fry.
- 3. Divide the potato mixture into little balls approximately 3/4"-1" in diameter. NOTE: The potato mixture can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to cook.
- 4. Flatten the balls slightly and dredge in flour. Heat the olive oil in the pan on medium heat (but no higher!) and fry up the cakes until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towel.
- 5. Serve warm. I like to serve lemon wedges on the side. Please note: the yield is not known. Servings are estimated.
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Isaac Mzimba
[email protected]The flavor of these polpetes was good, but they were a little bit dry. I think I would add more moisture to the batter next time, maybe some grated zucchini or carrots.
Joseph Broadway
[email protected]These potato cakes were a little bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Nada Elsherif
[email protected]I loved the crispy texture of these potato cakes. They were also very flavorful, thanks to the herbs and spices in the batter. I served them with a side of sour cream, and they were delicious.
Mondesir Frantz
[email protected]These polpetes were a great way to use up leftover potatoes. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.
Ma Asim
[email protected]These potato cakes were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices to the batter next time.
Merui Jma
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but I really enjoyed these polpetes. They were crispy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect accompaniment.
Brock Gangell
[email protected]The flavor of these polpetes was good, but they were a little bit dry. I think I would add more moisture to the batter next time, maybe some grated zucchini or carrots.
Yuusuf Maxamed rashid
[email protected]These potato cakes were a little bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Silver Boolet
[email protected]I loved the crispy texture of these potato cakes. They were also very flavorful, thanks to the herbs and spices in the batter. I served them with a side of sour cream, and they were delicious.
Emad Alodat
[email protected]These polpetes were a great way to use up leftover potatoes. They were easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making them again.
Husnain Imtiaz
[email protected]These potato cakes were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices to the batter next time.
Shamim Mondol
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but I really enjoyed these polpetes. They were crispy and flavorful, and the tzatziki sauce was the perfect accompaniment.
Obidele Ayobami
[email protected]These potato cakes were delicious! I served them with a simple yogurt sauce, and they were the perfect comfort food on a cold winter day.
Force Bilo
[email protected]The flavor of these polpetes was good, but they were a little bit dry. I think I would add more moisture to the batter next time, maybe some grated zucchini or carrots.
Jk_achakzai 008
[email protected]These potato cakes were a little bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would try baking them next time instead of frying them.
epic channell
[email protected]I've made these polpetes several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're a great way to use up leftover potatoes, and they're also a healthy and satisfying snack.
Fady Azmy
[email protected]These potato cakes were so easy to make and so delicious! I used Yukon Gold potatoes, and they were perfect. I also added a little bit of feta cheese to the batter, which gave them a nice tangy flavor.
HRIDOY 12k
[email protected]I made these Greek polpetes following the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with a delicious flavor. I served them with tzatziki sauce and a Greek salad, and they were a hit with