Basil Potato Patties

Yes! This is what I have made with sweet basil leaves from my previous post. Basil potato patties and it just gone within minutes! It is simple yet delicious. The flavour and the smell of the basil leaves with the potatoes make a good combination. I have fallen in love with basil leaves... haha... My son, whom is not a green eater can finished half of it even the smell of the basil leaves is quite strong. Awesome isn't it? A simple recipe for snack or side dish.


Ingredients:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
Handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped (use the leaves only - about 10 stalks)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup finely minced onion
Olive oil for frying

Methods:
1. Cook potatoes in boiling water covered for 15 minutes or until tender.
2. Drain & mash potatoes with a potato masher or fork.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mash well. Allow mashed potatoes to cool.
4. Stir in flour, onion and basil leaves. Mix well.
5. Heat up olive oil in a non-stick pan. Scoop 1 tbsp of batter, fry till golden brown.
6. Put on the kitchen towel to absorb extra oil. You may get approx. 12-15 patties.

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