Savory Potato & Rice Fritters with Fresh Tomato-Onion Salsa

Savory Potato & Rice Fritters with Fresh Tomato-Onion Salsa ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Potatoes
• 1 cup Cooked white rice
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 Large egg
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 medium Roma tomatoes
• 1/4 cup Red onion
• 3 tbsp Fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 1/4 tsp Salt

How to make Savory Potato & Rice Fritters with Fresh Tomato-Onion Salsa

1. Peel 1.5 lbs potatoes and grate them using the large holes of a box grater. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel or several layers of paper towels and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible. This step is crucial for crispy fritters.
2. In a large bowl, combine the squeezed grated potatoes, 1 cup cooked white rice, 1 medium grated yellow onion, 1 medium grated carrot, 1 beaten large egg, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
3. In a separate medium bowl, combine 3 medium diced Roma tomatoes, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then set aside.
4. Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron works well) over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the fritter mixture into the pan, flattening them slightly with the back of a spoon to about 1/2-inch thickness. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches.
5. Fry the fritters for 4-6 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown, crispy, and cooked through in the center. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your fritters.
6. Using a slotted spatula, transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining fritter mixture, adding more oil to the pan if necessary for subsequent batches.
7. Serve the hot, crispy Savory Potato & Rice Fritters immediately with generous spoonfuls of the fresh Tomato-Onion Salsa on the side.

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