Name: Potato and Shrimp Patties with Nopales
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 5 potatoes, cooked and peeled; 1/2 cups dried shrimp, ground; 1/2 cups Cotija cheese, grated; 2 eggs; 4 tablespoons breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cups nopal, cooked; 5 tomatillos; 1/4 onions; 1 Jalapeño chile; 1 serrano chile; 1/4 cups fresh cilantro; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Preparation

40 mins

30 mins

Low

In a bowl, mash the potatoes until you get a puree, add the shrimp powder, cotija cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, and season with salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix until all ingredients are combined. Take a little of the mixture with your hands and form the patties, cook in a skillet with a little oil for a couple of minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and set aside.