Potato and Onion Cake Recipe

A simple Potato and Onion Cake for you to cook for family or friends.

Ingredients for Potato and Onion Cake:

• 1 lb (500g) potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method for Potato and Onion Cake:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in an 8 inch (20cm) frying pan and lightly sauté the onions.
• In a bowl, place the mashed potatoes, parsley, egg and salt and pepper to taste.
• Transfer the onions into the bowl with the potato mixture and mix well.
• Re-heat the frying pan with the remainder of the oil, add the potato and onion mixture and pat lightly into a cake.
• Fry gently for 5 to 7 minutes until the underside is crisp and brown.
• Slide onto a plate and then invert back into the frying pan and fry the other side for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Serves 4.