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ingredients:
- 2 shallots
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 candlenuts
- 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
- 750 g potatoes, cut into smaller pieces
- 2 stalks Chinese celery, finely chopped
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 eggs, lightly whisked
- Oil for deep frying
directions:
- Grind shallots, garlic, candlenuts, pepper, salt and sugar in a mortar and pestle to fine paste. Set aside for later use.
- Deep-fry potato pieces in hot oil until golden. Remove from heat and let cool on paper towel.
- Mash potatoes till fine using mortar and pestle or food processor.
- Combine mashed potatoes, spice paste, celery, spring onion in a bowl. Mix everything well together.
- Shape into round and flat patties.
- Coat patties with egg and deep-fry in hot oil till golden, about 2 minutes each side.
- Serve warm.
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