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Potatoes are a powerhouse ingredient for cakes, packed with nutrients. Follow this potato cake recipe and indulge in a mouthwatering treat.
With just a little time, you can create these delectable cakes to treat your entire family.
1. Recipe for potato-wrapped eggs
Ingredients for making potato-wrapped eggs:
- Potatoes: 300g;
- Eggs: 3 pieces;
- Cheese: 2 slices;
- Smoked ham: 2 strips;
- Vinegar: 60ml;
- Flour: a pinch;
- Salt.
Steps to make potato-wrapped eggs:
Step 1: Peel and wash the potatoes, then steam until cooked. Mash the cooked potatoes in a bowl, add a pinch of salt and some flour, mix well to form a smooth dough.
Step 2: Poach the eggs.
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add vinegar and reduce heat. Crack the eggs into the pot, gently swirl the whites around the yolks, poach for about 1 minute, then remove the eggs with a slotted spoon onto a plate.
Step 3: Cut the cheese into small pieces. Heat a pan, add the smoked ham, fry until crispy, then remove and drain excess oil.
Step 4: For the potato dough, take a small amount and roll it thinly. Layer cheese and smoked ham, then place a poached egg on top. Seal the dough to cover the filling completely. Repeat until all dough is used.
Steps to make potato-wrapped eggs
Step 5: Heat oil in a pan, fry the potato balls until golden brown on all sides. Once cooked, remove and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Irresistible potato-wrapped egg treat
2. Japanese-style potato korokke recipe
Ingredients for Japanese-style potato korokke:
- Potatoes: 4 tubers;
- Onion: 1 bulb;
- Carrot: ½;
- Shiitake mushrooms: 2 pieces;
- Ground beef: 1.5kg;
- Preserved duck egg: 1 piece;
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces;
- Tempura flour and bread crumbs;
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, mayonnaise sauce.
Steps to make Japanese-style potato korokke:
Step 1: Peel and halve the potatoes, steam until cooked, then mash them in a small bowl.
Step 2: Finely chop onions, carrots, and mushrooms. Heat a pan, add oil, sauté onions, then add carrots and mushrooms and stir-fry. Add minced beef and continue stir-frying with onions, carrots, and mushrooms. Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: Mix the minced beef, eggs, and mashed potatoes in a large bowl, then let it cool. Form the cooled mixture into bite-sized balls, then roll them in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
Step 4: Heat a pan, add cooking oil and heat until hot. Fry the potato balls until they turn golden brown.
The delicious crispy finished product of Japanese-style potato korokke – a popular Japanese snack.
3. Recipe for Potato Gnocchi
Ingredients for Potato Gnocchi:
- White-fleshed potatoes: 1kg;
- Wheat flour: 300g;
- Egg: 1 piece;
- Salt.
Steps to make Potato Gnocchi:
Step 1: Wash and peel the potatoes, steam until cooked, or leave the skin on and boil until tender, then peel with a knife. Mash or blend until smooth. Let it cool, then add 300g of flour and a pinch of salt, mix well.
Step 2: Knead the dough thoroughly on a flat surface, sprinkle some dry flour to prevent sticking, knead until the mixture becomes a uniform mass.
Divide the dough into small portions, roll each portion into long strips about 1.5cm wide, then cut into pieces about 2cm long. Shape each piece into an oval.
To create decorative patterns on the cake, gently press a fork onto the dough pieces. Let the dough rest for about 30 minutes before processing, or store it in the refrigerator.
Step 3: Gnocchi can be fried until golden brown or boiled and then served with tomato and minced beef sauce poured on top. This way, you will have delicious fresh pasta.
The simple steps of making Gnocchi potato cake
Wishing you success with the potato Gnocchi recipes above!
