Aromat Potato & Bacon Fritters

Name: Aromat Potato & Bacon Fritters
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 200 g back bacon chopped; 8 medium potatoes; 3 medium eggs lightly beaten; 125 ml or 4 tbsp flour; 30 g or 1/8 cups of fresh chives chopped; 7.5 ml or 1 tsp garlic powder / crushed garlic; 15 ml or 1 tbsp Knorr Aromat Seasoning (Original); 120 ml or 1/2 cup sunflower oil for shallow frying

5 People
50 min.
intermediate

Are you a lover of potatoes? This recipe is for you! These delicious potato and bacon fritters make for a delightful snack. You can serve this while everyone is waiting for you to finish up cooking.

Ingredients

200 g back bacon chopped
8 medium potatoes
3 medium eggs lightly beaten
125 ml or 4 tbsp flour
30 g or 1/8 cups of fresh chives chopped
7.5 ml or 1 tsp garlic powder / crushed garlic
15 ml or 1 tbsp Knorr Aromat Seasoning (Original)
120 ml or 1/2 cup sunflower oil for shallow frying

Cooking Method

Fry the bacon and keep it aside for later use.
Peel and grate the potatoes. Squeeze out any excess water using a kitchen towel.
Place grated potatoes in a large bowl along with eggs and flour. Mix well until combined.
Add the fried bacon, chopped chives, garlic powder or crushed garlic and Aromat Original. Mix well
Using a spoon, scoop out the mixture in small amounts and shape it into flat rounds using your hands.
In a non-stick frying pan, heat and add potato rounds. Shallow fry on each side for 2 minutes or until crispy and golden brown.
Garnish with fresh chives and serve immediately with cream cheese or a sauce of your choice.