Pommes Paillasson or Straw Potato Cake

Pommes Paillasson is a traditional French dish that originated in the Alsace region. It is named after the straw-like appearance of the grated potatoes used to make the crispy cake.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Pommes Paillasson or Straw Potato Cake

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: French Courses: Any, Appetizer, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 1 piece Onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Grate the potatoes and onion using a box grater.
2. Place the grated potatoes and onion in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out any excess moisture.
3. Transfer the grated potatoes and onion to a bowl and mix in salt and black pepper.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Take a handful of the potato mixture and shape it into a round patty.
6. Carefully place the patty in the hot skillet and flatten it with a spatula.
7. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove the cooked potato patty from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. Repeat the process with the remaining potato mixture.
10. Allow the potato cakes to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 2g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.