Quick dinners: Potato patties make a comeback

For years, potato patties have been a staple as a cheap and filling dinner option, especially appreciated during economic hardship.

The popularity of potato patties continues to grow, especially now, as we increasingly seek simple and quick dishes to prepare. Moreover, potato patties provide a great way to use leftover potatoes from the previous day, exemplifying the "zero waste" approach and conscious cooking.

Boiling potatoes is the base of potato patties, which can be prepared using leftover potatoes from dinner. You will also need hard mozzarella cheese or tofu, eggs, breadcrumbs, and seasonings like salt and pepper.

You can vary the additions to the patties. For example, mushrooms lend aroma and juiciness to the filling. For added freshness, you can incorporate fresh parsley or dill. The vegan version can be enriched with various vegetables to satisfy any food lover's palate.

To prepare potato patties, boil the potatoes (or use leftovers from the previous day) and thoroughly mash them. The key to achieving perfect consistency is carefully pressing the potatoes through a ricer or grinding them in a grinder. Once the potatoes are mashed, add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.

The next step is forming the patties—they can be elongated or round. The prepared patties are first coated in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally in breadcrumbs. The last step is to fry them in a pan or bake them in the oven.

Are you wondering what to serve potato patties with? Potato patties can be served in numerous ways, allowing you to adjust the taste to your preferences. They are an excellent base dish that can be easily modified. Adding grated carrots, zucchini, or mushrooms to the mixture will enhance its flavor and nutritional value.

Feel free to experiment with spices, such as adding curry or paprika, to give the dish a more distinctive character. The patties can be served with traditional sauces such as mushroom or tomato or with light yogurt dips infused with garlic. They also pair well with fresh vegetable salads, which add lightness to the dish.