Recipe: Sicilian Potato Pancakes

Sicilian Potato Pancakes
Source: Mangia, Little Italy - Francesca Romina
Servings: 6

salt
2 packages red new potatoes -- peeled
3 eggs
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup Romano cheese -- grated
1 medium onion -- finely diced
6 sprigs Italian parsley -- chopped
4 cloves garlic -- minced
olive oil

Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.

Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and mash well. Add 2 eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, parsley, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt. If mixture feels dry add third egg. Mix gently with your hands and form into 12 ovals about 1 inch wide and 3 inches long.

Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add potatoes and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.