Perkedel means potato in Indonesia. This potato fritter is made often as a side dish for an Indonesian meal or used as a condiment for soups. At Pelan Pelan we serve it today with white rice, chicken (ayam plecing) and cap cay (vegetable soup).
Perkedel Kentang (Potato Fritters)
Makes about 10 patties
1 pound potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 celery stalk & leaves (Indonesian: daun seledri)
1 large green onion, mostly green parts
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg yolks
Coconut oil
Directions:
Lightly fry the potato or steam until tender. Place in mortar and mash until smooth. Chop celery and green onion finely. Fold in this veggie mixture with the potato and spices until well combined. Roll about 2 tablespoons worth of mixture into a ball, then press flat into a patty. Continue with the rest of the mixture and set patties aside on a plate.