Pommes Paillasson or Straw Potato Cake |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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In French this finished dish is said to resemble a woven straw doormat! This recipe comes from the 500 ALL-TIME GREAT RECIPES cookbook, a gift from my partner in the current Cookbook Swap! If desired, 4 smaller potato cakes could be made from this recipe, but the cooking time would need to be adjusted. Ingredients:
1 lb baking potato |
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted |
2 tablespoons oil (or less) |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper |
Directions:
1. Peel potatoes & grate them coarsely, then immediately toss them with melted butter & season with salt & pepper.
2. Heat oil in large frying pan, then add potato mixture.
3. Press mixture down to form an even layer that covers the pan.
4. Cook over moderate heat 7-10 minutes until base is well browned.
5. Loosen potato cake by shaking pan or running a thin spatula under it.
6. To turn it over, invert a large baking sheet over the frying pan &, holding it tightly against the pan, turn them both over together.
7. Lift off frying pan & return it to the heat, adding a little more oil if it looks dry.
8. Slide the upside down potato cake into the frying pan again & continue cooking until it is crisp & browned on the second side.
9. Remove from frying pan & serve hot!
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