Subj : 12/2 Nat Fritter Day - 1
To   : All
From : Dave Drum
Date : Wed Nov 30 2022 12:48:00

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      Title: Bestil  (Stuffed Potato Fritter)
 Categories: African, Potatoes, Beef
      Yield: 12 Servings
 
MMMMM--------------------------FILLING-------------------------------
    1/2 c  Water
      1 lb Ground beef
    1/2 c  Onion; chopped
    1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/4 ts Pepper

MMMMM------------------------POTATO DOUGH-----------------------------
      2 lb (medium) potatoes
      2 tb Corn oil
    1/2 ts Salt

MMMMM--------------------------FRITTER-------------------------------
           Flour; for dredging
      2 lg Eggs, beaten
           Oil; for pan-frying
 
  In India, these fritter are called "potato chops." In New
  York, knish. The difference depends on the seasonings since
  the fillings are all made with beef and the shell of mashed
  potatoes. Here is the Libyan version. The fritters may be
  made in advance and then quickly rewarmed in the oven. They
  can be served as an appetizer with drinks or as one of the
  dishes at a lunch or dinner.
  
  Put all the filling ingredients into a skillet. Mix well and
  stir-fry over moderate heat until all the liquid has
  evaporated, about 10 minutes. Turn out on a plate and set
  aside.
  
  Boil the potatoes in their skins until cooked through but
  still firm. Peel and grated. Mix with the oil and salt to
  make a dough.
  
  Take about 1/4 cup of potato dough in the palm of your hand
  for each fritter. Flatten it out to a 1/2-inch thick circle.
  Put in 1 heaping tablespoon of the beef mixture. Fold over
  and shape a cylinder 3-inches long and 1-inch thick. Dredge
  the cylinder in the flour and then dip into the egg. Heat
  the oil in a skillet and brown the fritters on all sides
  over moderate heat. Drain briefly on paper towels.
  
  Serve hot.
  
  Makes 12 fritters.
  
  Recipe: "Sephardic Cooking" by Copeland Mark -- 600 Recipes
  Created in Exotic Sephardic Kitchens from Morocco to India
  
  Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives
 
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