Burmese Potato Cutlets

Description
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups water
 * 700 g (1.5 lbs) potatoes, peeled and diced
 * 2½ teaspoons salt
 * 1 tablespoon oil
 * 1 teaspoon chili flakes
 * 150 g (5 oz) minced beef
 * 3 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
 * 1 large red chile, finely chopped
 * 1 teaspoon curry powder
 * 1 egg white

Directions

 * 1) Soften the potatoes by boiling in water and 1 teaspoon of salt for 20 minutes.
 * 2) When the potatoes are soft, drain the water, add another 1 teaspoon of salt and mash the potatoes.
 * 3) In a frying pan or wok, heat oil and fry the beef for 3 – 4 minutes or until it is brown.
 * 4) Next, add the chili flakes, onion, chile and curry powder and fry for 10 more minutes.
 * 5) Moisten your hands and make potato patties the size of your palm.
 * 6) Using a spoon, scoop meat, place it in the center of the patty and wrap the potato around the meat.
 * 7) Coat the stuffed patty with egg white and deep-fry until golden brown.