Begedil (Potato Croqeuttes)

Assalamualaikum and hi guys. We meet again with the next menu which is the most popular food that people love to eat that is begedil. 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. In my family, begedil is the main menu if we have an event or feast. 

Cooking Time: 15mins - 30mins

Serves: 5 to 8

Total time: 15mins - 30mins

Course: Snack
Cook Method: Deep-Fry

Cuisine: Malaysian & Singaporean

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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