Tortei di Patate (Italian Potato Fritters)
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Tortei di Patate (Italian Potato Fritters)
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Tortei di Patate are the most delicious, crispy fried potato fritters from Trentino-Alto Adige in the north of Italy. They're made with just 3 simple ingredients and are so easy to make. Serve them warm with cured meats and cheese or eat them just as they are, delicious!
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Ingredients
- 600 g (1.3 lbs) potatoes Maris Piper or russet
- 2 tablespoons (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- black pepper
- olive oil for shallow frying
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Instructions
- Wash and peel the potatoes then grate them using a box grater or food processor with a grater attachment.
- Squeeze as much liquid from the grated potatoes as possible then add them to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the flour, salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper and mix everything until well combined.
- Heat a frying pan on a medium heat and add about 1/3 cup (80ml) olive oil.
- When you see the oil starting to shimmer, add 1 heaped tablespoon of the potato mixture and flatten it down immediately with the back of a spoon.
- Fry the fritter for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Repeat with the rest of the potato mixture (you should be able to cook them in batches for 3 and add more oil as needed).
- Drain the cooked fritters on a plate lined with kitchen paper. Serve warm as they are on with cured meats and cheese.
Notes
- Squeeze out the liquid - it's so important to squeeze out as much liquid as possible using your hands or by squeezing the potato in a clean tea towel or cheesecloth.
- Don't move them around too much - when you drop the fritter into the pan and flatten it down try not to move it until it's time to flip or it'll break apart.
- Add more oil as needed - as you fry the potato fritters in batches they'll soak up the oil so add more to the pan as needed. You want a thin layer in the pan for each batch to shallow fry.
- Leftovers - the fritters are best eaten warm and will stay crispy for up to 1 day. They can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days but will lose their crispy texture over time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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