Savory Spinach Potato Cakes

Savory Spinach Potato Cakes

Crisp pan-fried potato cakes filled with spinach, onion, garlic, Parmesan, and savory seasonings.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Place the spinach in a skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring, until wilted.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 180.0 gr Spinach

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  2. Step 2

    Transfer the spinach to a colander. Let it cool briefly, squeeze out as much liquid as possible, and chop it.

    Timer: 5 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Chef Knife, colander, cutting board

  3. Step 3

    Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and cook until easily pierced with a knife.

    Timer: 15 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 700.0 gr Potato

    Cookware: Chef Knife, pot

  4. Step 4

    Drain the potatoes thoroughly, return them to the pot, and mash until smooth. Let them release steam for a few minutes.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: colander, pot, potato masher

  5. Step 5

    Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion until softened, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

    Timer: 6 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 6.0 gr Garlic, 100.0 gr Onion, 15.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: skillet, spatula

  6. Step 6

    Combine the mashed potatoes, prepared spinach, and onion mixture in a mixing bowl. Stir in the egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, flour, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg until evenly incorporated.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 80.0 gr Breadcrumb, 1.0 piece Egg, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 0.5 gr Ground Nutmeg, 50.0 gr Parmesan Cheese, 6.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and shape each into a compact cake about 2 cm thick.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Cookware: plate

  8. Step 8

    Heat the remaining 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil in the skillet over medium heat. Fry the cakes in batches until deep golden on both sides and the centers reach 74°C, turning once.

    Timer: 16 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Vegetable Oil

    Cookware: plate, skillet, spatula

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Cook the centers to 74°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container and use within 3 days; reheat thoroughly before serving.

Risk factors

  • raw egg in the uncooked cake mixture
  • hot oil during pan-frying
  • cooked potato and spinach require prompt refrigeration