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| + | |ImageComment = You can probably use more oil, but I like to keep it down as these can be sponges for fat | ||
| + | |Servings = Makes 6 big [[Pancakes|pancakes]] | ||
| + | |Difficulty = 2 | ||
| + | |TotalTime = 50 minutes | ||
| + | |PrepTime = 15 minutes | ||
| + | |CookTime = 35 minutes | ||
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[[Image:Mexican potato cake dough.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Firm dough, ready to rest]] | [[Image:Mexican potato cake dough.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Firm dough, ready to rest]] | ||
==Mexican potato cakes - about this recipe== | ==Mexican potato cakes - about this recipe== | ||
When these [[Pancakes|pancakes]] are made large they are good as a [[Main course|main course]], topped with [[Grilled|grilled]] [[Cheese|cheese]], [[Guacamole|guacamole]], grilled [[Vegetables|vegetables]] and [[Sour cream|sour cream]], [[Refried beans|refried beans]], [[Ceviche|ceviche]], etc. Make lots of small ones as finger food or [[Starters|starters]]. | When these [[Pancakes|pancakes]] are made large they are good as a [[Main course|main course]], topped with [[Grilled|grilled]] [[Cheese|cheese]], [[Guacamole|guacamole]], grilled [[Vegetables|vegetables]] and [[Sour cream|sour cream]], [[Refried beans|refried beans]], [[Ceviche|ceviche]], etc. Make lots of small ones as finger food or [[Starters|starters]]. | ||
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===Ingredients=== | ===Ingredients=== | ||
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* 4 medium [[Potatoes|potatoes]] | * 4 medium [[Potatoes|potatoes]] | ||
* 160g [[Masa harina|masa harina]] | * 160g [[Masa harina|masa harina]] | ||
* 1 small [[Onion|onion]], peeled and [[Grated|grated]] | * 1 small [[Onion|onion]], peeled and [[Grated|grated]] | ||
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* 200g [[Cheddar cheese]] | * 200g [[Cheddar cheese]] | ||
* Pinch of [[Chilli powder|chilli powder]] | * Pinch of [[Chilli powder|chilli powder]] | ||
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===[[Mise en place]]=== | ===[[Mise en place]]=== | ||
[[Boil]] the [[Potatoes|potatoes]], whole, in their skins until cooked, rub the skins off and [[Mash|mash]] them. | [[Boil]] the [[Potatoes|potatoes]], whole, in their skins until cooked, rub the skins off and [[Mash|mash]] them. | ||
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Grate the [[Cheese|cheese]] and [[Onion|onion]] | Grate the [[Cheese|cheese]] and [[Onion|onion]] | ||
===Method=== | ===Method=== | ||
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# Add all of the ingredients to a [[Food processor|food processor]] with a [[Dough|dough]] hook or a plastic blade and knead into a fairly firm dough, add a little water or more [[Masa harina|masa harina]] to adjust the consistency | # Add all of the ingredients to a [[Food processor|food processor]] with a [[Dough|dough]] hook or a plastic blade and knead into a fairly firm dough, add a little water or more [[Masa harina|masa harina]] to adjust the consistency | ||
# Rest for 30 minutes then roll out into 1 cm thick [[Pancakes|pancakes]] | # Rest for 30 minutes then roll out into 1 cm thick [[Pancakes|pancakes]] | ||
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[[Category:Vegetarian recipes]] | [[Category:Vegetarian recipes]] | ||
[[Category:Tex-Mex recipes]] | [[Category:Tex-Mex recipes]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:53, 29 May 2012
Mexican potato cakes - about this recipe
When these pancakes are made large they are good as a main course, topped with grilled cheese, guacamole, grilled vegetables and sour cream, refried beans, ceviche, etc. Make lots of small ones as finger food or starters.
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes
- 160g masa harina
- 1 small onion, peeled and grated
- 1 Clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
- 200g Cheddar cheese
- Pinch of chilli powder
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Mise en place
Boil the potatoes, whole, in their skins until cooked, rub the skins off and mash them. Grate the cheese and onion
Method
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor with a dough hook or a plastic blade and knead into a fairly firm dough, add a little water or more masa harina to adjust the consistency
- Rest for 30 minutes then roll out into 1 cm thick pancakes
- Shallow fry in oil until golden brown and crispy, turning now and again.
