Greek Potato Cakes (Polpettes) Recipe

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VEGETARIAN POLPETTES : RECIPE

Greek Potato Cakes recipe: Making a perfect vegetarian meal, appetising and meat-free. You can prepare this wonderful meal at home for your family and friends.
 
Greek Potato Cakes, with Dill and Lemon

* 500 gr of potatoes
* 115 gr feta cheese
* 4 chopped white onions
* 3 spoons fresh chopped dill
* 1 egg (beaten)
* 1 spoon lemon juice
* Salt, pepper
* Plain flour
* 3 spoons olive oil

Method

* Boil the potatoes in salted water, then mash them.
* Add the feta broken into small pieces, add the onion, dill, egg, lemon juice, salt (bear in mind the feta is naturally salty), and pepper. Mix well.
* Leave the mixture to cool so that it will become firmer.
*
Flour your hands, and forms small balls from the mixture. Flatten them slightly.
* Powder the tops with flour, and fry in a frying pan with a little olive oil.
* Serve with a salad.