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Begedil (Potato Croqeuttes) - MALAYSIAN & SINGAPOREAN



Begedil (Potato Croqeuttes)
Begedil is a Malay style deep fried potato patty or cutlet that is simple and tasty, which can be eaten alongside with any curries or mee soto. It can also be served as a snack which will pair well with ketchup or chilli sauce.


INGREDIENTS
400g potatoes (skin peeled, cut into cubes)
1 ½ tbsp dried shrimps (soak until soft with water, chopped roughly and pan fried until crisp)
½ tsp salt (taste to preference)
1 egg (beaten)
Dash of white pepper
1 tbsp fried shallots
1 tbsp chopped parsley leaves

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Pan fry potatoes until cooked through and golden brown. Set aside.
  2. Pan fry dried shrimps until it’s aromatic for approximately 3-5 minutes.
  3. Mash potatoes up using a masher.
  4. Dish into a bowl, add fried shrimps, parsley leaves, fried shallots, salt and pepper and mix well.
  5. Shape into patties and coat over with egg.
  6. Pan-fry or deep-fry on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

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