Yellow potatoes
1 kg
Grated Caciocavallo cheese
120 grams
Eggs
3
Breadcrumbs
100 grams
Parsley
1 strand
Garlic
1 clove
extra virgin olive oil
salt
Pepper
How to Make Sicilian Potato Pancakes
Step 1
Wash the potatoes and boil them in salted water until tender; this will take about 40 minutes1.
2nd step
Meanwhile, finely chop the parsley and garlic, removing the inner part2.
Step 3
Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them, peel them while they are still hot and mash them using a potato masher or a fork in a bowl.3.
Step 4
Add the grated caciocavallo cheese, chopped parsley and garlic4, eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper and mix well.
Step 5
Add the breadcrumbs and work again until you obtain a soft but compact and not too sticky dough.5. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least half an hour.
Step 6
After the resting time, remove the dough from the refrigerator and form slightly oval patties and press them with oiled hands.6.
Step 7
Heat plenty of oil in a large frying pan, add a few patties at a time and fry on both sides until golden brown.7. Drain and let dry on absorbent paper.
