fried mashed potato balls

By beandip

Ingredients

• 3 cups stiff mashed potatoes (preferably cold)
• 2 medium-size eggs
• 1/4 cup of sliced green onions
• 1-1/2 cups of panko
• Oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Heat about 1-1/2 inch of flavorless oil to about 375 degree in a shallow frying pan (you want something with a pretty good surface area since the balls need to be fried in smaller batches to ensure that they’re not crowded).

Beat the two eggs lightly in a medium-sized bowl. Mix in the mashed potatoes and green onions. Using a 1-1/2 inch ice-cream scoop, make potato balls. Roll them onto a plate of panko.

Fry the potato balls a few at a time, and let each side turn into golden brown color, about 2-3 minutes total. Don’t attempt to flip them until the crust is developed and browned. Then flip to the other side, and let brown. Serve warm.