Mashed-Potato Cakes with Olives and Capers Recipe

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Mashed-Potato Cakes with Olives and Capers Recipe

Mashed potatoes are seasoned with capers and olives, mixed with egg, formed into patties, breaded, and fried. Feel free to double the recipe.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients:

    1 (1/2-pound) russet (baking) potato
    1 teaspoon drained bottled capers, chopped fine
    4 kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, chopped fine
    1 large egg, beaten lightly
    1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
    1/4 cup vegetable oil
    Lemon wedges as an accompaniment

Preparation:
Peel the potato, cut it into 3/4-inch pieces, and on a rack in a saucepan steam it over boiling water, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it is very tender.

Let the potato cool for 5 minutes, in a bowl mash it, and stir in the capers, the olives, the egg, and salt and pepper to taste.

Scoop the mixture by 1/4-cup measures, form the scoops into 1/2-inch-thick cakes, and coat the cakes with the bread crumbs.

In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot, but not smoking, and in it saute the cakes, turning them once, for 4 minutes, or until they are golden.

Serve the mashed potato cakes with the lemon.

Yield: about 4 cakes, serving 2

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