Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel potatoes & grate them coarsely, then immediately toss them with melted butter & season with salt & pepper.
- Heat oil in large frying pan, then add potato mixture.
- Press mixture down to form an even layer that covers the pan.
- Cook over moderate heat 7-10 minutes until base is well browned.
- Loosen potato cake by shaking pan or running a thin spatula under it.
- To turn it over, invert a large baking sheet over the frying pan &, holding it tightly against the pan, turn them both over together.
- Lift off frying pan & return it to the heat, adding a little more oil if it looks dry.
- Slide the upside down potato cake into the frying pan again & continue cooking until it is crisp & browned on the second side.
- Remove from frying pan & serve hot!