• 12/2 Nat Fritter Day - 1

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Wed Nov 30 12:43:00 2022
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    Title: Bestil (Stuffed Potato Fritter)
    Categories: African, Potatoes, Beef
    Yield: 12 Servings

    MMMMM--------------------------FILLING-------------------------------
    1/2 c Water
    1 lb Ground beef
    1/2 c Onion; chopped
    1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper

    MMMMM------------------------POTATO DOUGH-----------------------------
    2 lb (medium) potatoes
    2 tb Corn oil
    1/2 ts Salt

    MMMMM--------------------------FRITTER-------------------------------
    Flour; for dredging
    2 lg Eggs, beaten
    Oil; for pan-frying

    In India, these fritter are called "potato chops." In New
    York, knish. The difference depends on the seasonings since
    the fillings are all made with beef and the shell of mashed
    potatoes. Here is the Libyan version. The fritters may be
    made in advance and then quickly rewarmed in the oven. They
    can be served as an appetizer with drinks or as one of the
    dishes at a lunch or dinner.

    Put all the filling ingredients into a skillet. Mix well and
    stir-fry over moderate heat until all the liquid has
    evaporated, about 10 minutes. Turn out on a plate and set
    aside.

    Boil the potatoes in their skins until cooked through but
    still firm. Peel and grated. Mix with the oil and salt to
    make a dough.

    Take about 1/4 cup of potato dough in the palm of your hand
    for each fritter. Flatten it out to a 1/2-inch thick circle.
    Put in 1 heaping tablespoon of the beef mixture. Fold over
    and shape a cylinder 3-inches long and 1-inch thick. Dredge
    the cylinder in the flour and then dip into the egg. Heat
    the oil in a skillet and brown the fritters on all sides
    over moderate heat. Drain briefly on paper towels.

    Serve hot.

    Makes 12 fritters.

    Recipe: "Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Mark -- 600 Recipes
    Created in Exotic Sephardic Kitchens from Morocco to India

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