Kiddo's Potato Patties

Made some potato patties for my girl - decided to give her a break from porridge :P

I forgot to take some photos of the proper shaped patties, only have some that I mashed up when I was reheating it for dinner!

Anyway, I'm posting it since 2 mummies "raved" about it (quite kind to complement my cooking) and requested for the recipe.

Princess' Patties

Ingredients

1 large potato - peeled and cubed into 1 inch bits

2 small shallots (or 1 small onion) - finely chopped

1 small heap of finely grated carrot (use the smallest holes) (about 2 to 3 tablespoon)

a handful of spinach or other green leafy veggies - washed, squeezed dry and finely chopped

1 tablespoon of meat - finely grounded or mince (I used pork)

1 egg

Method

1. Cover the cubed potatoes with water in a pan and add a pinch of salt. Boiled till cooked. Alternatively, cover the cubed potatoes with water in microwavable bowl, add a pinch of salt, and microwave on high for 8 minutes (or till cooked). Drain and mash. Set aside.

2. Heat non-stick frying pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil and shallots and turned to low heat. Cooked till translucent (not brown). Add meat. Season with a little salt/ light soy sauce and pepper - it should be slightly over salted. Add carrots and spinach and mix well. Fry till cooked.

3. Remove meat and veggies from pan, into the bowl containing the mash potatoes. Mix well. Add egg and stir to combine thoroughly.

4. Hear non-stick frying pan on low heat and use a little oil to oil the pan (use a piece of kitchen towel to mop the oil all over the pan). Add spoonfuls of the egg-potato-meat mixture and slowly cook. You need to flip it to cook it like a pancake. Try not to "burn" it on high heat - we should not be introducing carcinogens to them at such a young age!

Tips: You can add peas, brocolli, etc too. It's really up to you! If you are using fish, cook the fish and then flake it - there's not need to mince or chop it before cooking.

Hope your kiddos like it!