Potato and Carrot Ackra
Gotland — Mother recipe · en it
A crunchy potato and carrot fritter, crispy and slightly salty, perfect as an appetizer.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 400g potatoes
- 200g carrots
- 2 eggs
- 100g flour
- 50g breadcrumbs
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Method
- Peel and cut the potatoes into small cubes. Cook in salted water until soft.
- Peel and thinly slice the carrots. Cook for 5-7 minutes in salted water.
- Layer the potatoes and carrots in a bowl, add the eggs, flour, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well until you get a homogeneous dough.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to a moderate temperature.
- Form fritters with the dough, letting them sit in cold water for 5 minutes before frying.
- Fry the fritters in hot oil for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
The story
Potato and carrot ackra is a traditional dish from Gotland, an island in the Baltic Sea, where local recipes are influenced by the unique history and geography of the island.
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