Crispy, fried Mashed Potato-Cottage Cheese Cakes embedded with scallions. With a special guest.
2 large Idaho potatoes, peeled and chunked
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 bunch scallions, sliced (include a little green)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped peanuts
1/2 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
Vegetable oil for frying
Tomato slices
Steam or boil potatoes until very tender. Drain and place in a large bowl. Mash with the back of a fork or large spoon (do not use electric mixture). Stir in cottage cheese, scallions, slat and pepper and peanuts. Form 6 - 8 patties with your hands (about the size of a hamburger).
Heat about 1/2" oil in a large skillet. Dip each patty in bread crumbs and fry, browning on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve warm with a slice of tomato.