Moroccan Potato Fritters

Yield: 15 appetizer servings

Ingredients:

Potato Fritter Base

  • 10 lb. Reser’s Shredded Potatoes (71117.14433)
  • ½ cup Butter
  • ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cups Onion, small dice
  • 12 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup Cumin, ground
  • 2 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 Tbsp Turmeric
  • ¼ cup Kosher salt
  • 1 ¼ cup Cilantro, coarsely chopped
  • 16 eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups Chickpea flour
  • Canola oil for frying

Herbed Yogurt Sauce

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp Dill, fresh chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Italian parsley, fresh chopped
  • ½ tsp Kosher salt

For Garnish

  • Dill leaves

Directions:

  1. Preheat fryer to 350°F.
  2. In a medium sauté pan, melt butter/olive oil and sauté onion and garlic for 5-6 minutes, until translucent but not browned.
  3. When onion/garlic mixture is done, set aside to cool to room temperature.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the Shredded Potatoes with the eggs, spices, cilantro, and sauteed onions/garlic.
  5. Test fry one small fritter to check seasoning.
  6. For Herbed Yogurt Sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
  7. Scoop into fryer with 1 oz disher and fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes.
  8. To serve, place 8 fritters on a plate. Drizzle 1/4 cup Herbed Yogurt Sauce and garnish with 5 dill leaves.