YouTube/Nur Kaidah
Brilio.net - Potatoes are a carbohydrate food, often used as a substitute for rice. A number of people prepare potatoes by frying, boiling, steaming and baking. Well, one of the popular potato preparations is perkedel.
Perkedel has a savory and delicious taste. It tastes delicious, suitable as a snack or side dish to accompany rice.
How to make fritters is fairly easy. Just boil the potatoes then mash them and mix with the spices. Shape the dough according to taste then coat it with beaten egg to minimize the fritters being crushed when frying. The patties are then fried until cooked.
Unfortunately, even though the cakes are whole, sometimes the remaining egg mixture can no longer be used. Not to mention that the cooking oil becomes foamy.
To get around this, don't just make the cakes covered in egg, you know. You can imitate the method of making perkedel shown by YouTube user Nur Kaidah, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (7/3).
Tricks for making potato cakes so that they are denser and don't fall apart when fried.
First, peel and then wash the potatoes to be processed. Cut the potatoes into small pieces and fry until cooked.
photo: YouTube/Nur Kaidah
Once cooked, remove from heat and put the fried potatoes in a container. Mash the fried potatoes until the texture is perfectly smooth.
photo: YouTube/Nur Kaidah
If so, add the fried shallots, sliced celery, and ground spices (consisting of shallots and garlic). Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
The next process, take enough dough then shape it using your hands. As seen in the video upload, this netizen formed the cake into a circle.
photo: YouTube/Nur Kaidah
After that, the fritters can be fried straight away. Without needing to cover with beaten egg, add the fritters to the hot cooking oil. Turn the patties so they cook evenly.
photo: YouTube/Nur Kaidah
If the color looks brown, immediately remove and drain the fritters. Wait a few moments until the oil content has all gone down. Finally, serve the perkedel onto a plate.
photo: YouTube/Nur Kaidah
Even without being covered in eggs, the shape of the cake remains solid and intact, right?
How to choose quality potatoes.
Choosing quality potatoes is an important step to ensure delicious and satisfying cooking results. Here are some tips for choosing quality potatoes:
1. Choose whole potatoes.
Choose potatoes that are whole and have no damage or rotten spots on the surface. Scratched or wrinkled potatoes may indicate that they are old or not fresh.
2. Pay attention to the skin.
Healthy potato skins should be smooth and without signs of rot or a greenish color. Avoid choosing potatoes that have wrinkled or green skin, as this can indicate excessive light exposure.
3. Choose the appropriate size.
Sometimes, the size of the potato can affect the texture and taste. Large potatoes tend to be better for baking or boiling, while small potatoes are better suited for baking or frying.
4. Pay attention to texture.
Touch the potatoes and make sure they are not too soft or too hard. Good potatoes have a slightly dense and elastic texture.
5. Choose the type that suits your needs.
There are various types of potatoes with different textures and flavors. For example, Russet potatoes are suitable for mashed potatoes because of their hollow texture, while red potatoes are better used for salads because of their crunchier texture.
6. Check the buds or buds.
If the potatoes have started to sprout or have shoots growing, this may indicate that they have been stored for too long and can affect the taste and texture.
7. Avoid potatoes that are too soft.
Potatoes that are too soft may be overcooked or have started to rot on the inside.
8. Pay attention to scent.
Fresh potatoes usually do not have a strong or unpleasant aroma. If there is an unusual smell, this could be a sign that the potatoes are no longer fresh.
By following the tips above, you will be able to choose quality potatoes to use in various recipes.
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