Savory Stuffed Potato Cakes (Printable Version)

Hearty potato cakes packed with meat, mushrooms, and herbs for a satisfying meal anytime.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Potato Dough

01 - 900 g potatoes, peeled
02 - 120 g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
03 - 1 large egg
04 - ⅔ teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Filling

05 - 330 g ground turkey or pork (7-10% fat)
06 - 150 g mushrooms, wiped and finely chopped
07 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
09 - ½ teaspoon paprika
10 - ½ teaspoon dried mixed herbs
11 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
12 - Black pepper, to taste
13 - 1 tablespoon tomato paste
14 - 3 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Peel and boil potatoes until tender. Drain thoroughly and mash until smooth and creamy. Set aside to cool completely.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick pan. Add onion and cook gently for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes until moisture evaporates and mushrooms begin to brown.
03 - Add ground meat, paprika, dried herbs, salt, and pepper to the pan. Cook for approximately 5 minutes until moisture is absorbed, stirring often. Stir in 2 teaspoons of flour and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer mixture to a food processor, add tomato paste, and pulse briefly until mixture becomes sticky without pureeing. Adjust seasoning if needed.
04 - To cooled mashed potatoes, add egg, salt, and flour. Combine with a spoon or masher until flour is fully incorporated. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and gently bring together to form a smooth, soft dough. Divide dough in half; roll each half into a log and cut each log into 7 equal pieces.
05 - Flatten each dough piece into a round shape in your palm. Place 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of meat filling in the center, fold edges to enclose, and seal tightly. Gently flatten each stuffed cake and dust with flour. You should have 14 patties.
06 - Heat 1½ tablespoons of oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Cook patties in batches, 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Ensure potatoes are fully cooled before combining with other ingredients to avoid sticky dough.
02 - Adjust seasoning of filling according to personal preference.
03 - Wipe pan between batches to prevent burning flour residue.
04 - Ground turkey or pork can be substituted with beef or lamb.

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