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Potato and Shrimp Cakes

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Servings:

12 pieces

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Ingredients:

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup hot milk
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 tsp. curry powder or curry paste
1 tsp. baking powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 unpeeled Yukon Gold potatoes, shredded
12 oz. peeled shrimps, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. chopped coriander
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Garnish:
1 head Boston lettuce
1 sprig mint, coriander or basil

Directions:

Combine flour and cornstarch. Stir in hot milk. Consistency should be like crêpe batter. Cool. Stir in turmeric, curry powder, baking powder, salt, pepper,
potatoes, shrimps and coriander.

Heat about 1/2-inch oil in skillet on medium-high heat until a cube of bread turns golden in 30 seconds. Scoop a heaping teaspoon of mixture into oil and flatten. Fry until golden, about 1 minute. Turn over and fry second side. Shrimp should be pink and potato cooked.

Place lettuce and herbs on platter. Add pancakes on top. Roll each pancake with some herbs in a lettuce leaf and dip in spicy lime sauce. Makes about 12 cakes.

SPICY LIME SAUCE

Combine 1 teaspoon chopped garlic with 1 teaspoon Chinese chili sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1/4 cup water, 3 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons grated carrot, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint. Makes about 1/2 cup.

recipes By LUCY WAVERMAN

Comments from olga :

A crispy mouthful served in a Thai manner with lettuce leaves and herbs. These can be reheated in a 350 F oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until hot.

 
 
 

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