Name: Chilli potato cakes recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Ingredients: 800g potatoes, diced; 1tbsp olive oil; 1 red chilli, finely chopped; 1tsp smoked paprika; 100g Cheddar cheese, grated; 2tbsp flour; 20g coriander, chopped; Oil for shallow frying

By Jessica Dady

published 2 July 19

Delicious hot or cold and great for a packed lunch, these these chilli potato cakes are as easy to make as chips and have a spicy kick too!

Ingredients

800g potatoes, diced
1tbsp olive oil
1 red chilli, finely chopped
1tsp smoked paprika
100g Cheddar cheese, grated
2tbsp flour
20g coriander, chopped
Oil for shallow frying

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Method

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 mins until tender. Drain.
Add the oil to the pan and fry the chilli and paprika for 1 min. Add the remaining ingredients and coarsely mash, season to taste.
Divide into 8 and pat into flat, round cakes.
Heat a little oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry potato cakes in 2 batches for 1-2 mins on each side until golden. Serve with guacamole, tomato salsa and leaf salad for a light lunch or starter.

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Jessica Dady

Jessica Dady is Senior Content Editor at Goodto.com and has over 10 years of experience as a digital journalist, specialising in all things food, recipes, and SEO. From the best food hampers to cookbooks, from the best cake stands to baking sets, Jessica has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to must-have food products. A passionate baker, she spends much of her time creating celebration cakes for friends and family - particularly for her two lucky children.