Mashed Potato Cakes with Green Onions and Sesame Seeds

Mashed Potato Cakes with Green Onions and Sesame Seeds
Mashed Potato Cakes with Green Onions and Sesame Seeds
The moist interior and crisp crust call out for a main course of roast chicken or fish with pan juices.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 side-dish servings
Ginger Onion Potato Side Low Fat Vegetarian Fall Pan-Fry Healthy Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Preparation Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender when pierced with knife, about 40 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly. Peel potatoes. Cut potatoes into large chunks and place in medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup green onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons ginger, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mash potatoes until well blended. Mix in egg. Form potato mixture into eight 2 3/4-inch-diameter patties, each about 3/4 inch thick. Place potato cakes on platter. (Cakes can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.) Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon oriental sesame oil over both sides of each potato cake. Sprinkle both sides of potato cakes with sesame seeds. Heat canola oil and remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, add potato cakes to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Divide potato cakes among 4 plates. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and serve. Per serving: calories, 265; total fat, 11 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 53 mg; fiber, 4 g Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

Preparation Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender when pierced with knife, about 40 minutes. Drain. Cool slightly. Peel potatoes. Cut potatoes into large chunks and place in medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup green onions, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons ginger, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; mash potatoes until well blended. Mix in egg. Form potato mixture into eight 2 3/4-inch-diameter patties, each about 3/4 inch thick. Place potato cakes on platter. (Cakes can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.) Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon oriental sesame oil over both sides of each potato cake. Sprinkle both sides of potato cakes with sesame seeds. Heat canola oil and remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, add potato cakes to skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Divide potato cakes among 4 plates. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and serve. Per serving: calories, 265; total fat, 11 g; saturated fat, 1 g; cholesterol, 53 mg; fiber, 4 g Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit