Pratie Oaten
3 large potatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus 2 tablespoons butter for
frying
Place potatoes in a bowl and wash under cold, running water until water
runs clear. Place in a medium saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
Add enough water to generously cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to a
simmer, and cook, uncovered, until soft, about 15 minutes. While
potatoes are warm, mash with a fork or in a food mill.
Let potatoes cool a little, then mix in the oats to make a soft dough.
Add the butter and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and mix well. Roll dough to
1-inch thickness and cut out 3-inch biscuits with a round cutter.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet. Add half of the potato and
oatmeal "cakes" and fry until light brown on both sides, about 2 minutes
per side.
Repeat with remaining cakes, adding more butter to skillet if necessary.
Serve warm. |