If you are looking for a nutritious and easy-to-make snack that is visually appealing, then in this article, TasteVN suggests the smiling potato dish, which is not only easy to make but also super cute. Let’s get cooking.
1. Smiling Potato Cake
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Smiling Potato Cake Serves 3
Large potatoes 4 pieces Tapioca starch 50 gr Chicken eggs 2 pieces Salt 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 300 ml
Tools needed
Pan, a bowl or cup, rolling tool,….
How to make Smiley Face Potato Cakes
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Mash the potatoes
Peel the potatoes, wash them clean, and cut them into small pieces.
Put the potatoes in a steamer for about 10 – 15 minutes, then open the lid to check by using chopsticks to poke through; if it goes through to the other side of the potato piece, it is cooked. If you feel a little firmness in the middle, steam it a bit longer.
Once the potatoes are cooked, take them out to cool, then mash them until smooth.
See more: Tips for peeling potatoes in no time
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Mix the dough
Crack 2 eggs and mix about 30g of tapioca flour with the mashed potatoes. Knead the dough until it forms a non-sticky mass. If you find the dough too wet, you can sprinkle some more tapioca flour and knead again.
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Shaping the smiling face and frying the cake
You take the remaining starch and sprinkle it on the cutting board, then add the dough on top and press it down with your hands to flatten it.
Then use a rolling pin to roll it out evenly to shape the smiling face.
Use the mouth of a glass to press down firmly on the dough to create a round shape, then use a straw or chopsticks to press and create the eyes. Continue using the back of a spoon to press down to shape a smiling face, a pouting face,…
Place a pan on the stove, pour in oil and wait for the oil to really heat up. Then add each piece of the smiling face cake to fry until golden brown on both sides, then remove to drain the oil and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final product
The cake is perfectly cooked with an eye-catching golden color, plus the super cute smiling face and the aroma of potatoes, with a crispy exterior and a soft, smooth interior that is irresistible. If you dip it with chili sauce, you will definitely want to make another batch next time.
2. Mushroom-shaped potato cake
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Mushroom-shaped Potato Cake Serves 2
Potatoes 500 gr Flour 1 kg Fresh milk 500 ml Minced garlic 15 gr Chili powder 4 gr Sugar 3 gr Soy sauce 4 tablespoons Green onions 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 24 gr
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Required tools
How to make Mushroom-shaped Potato Cake
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Steam and mash the potatoes
After buying the potatoes, wash them thoroughly, peel them, and steam until cooked, then use a fork or spoon to mash the potatoes.
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Mix the dough
You add 1kg of flour and 500ml of fresh milk to the mashed potatoes, then mix well and proceed to shape into round balls, using a plastic or glass bottle to press in the middle to create a mushroom shape for the potatoes.
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Boil the potatoes
Put a pot of water on the stove, add a little cooking oil to the water to prevent the cake from sticking while boiling, when the water boils, add the shaped cakes, after cooking, put them immediately in an ice bowl to make the cakes chewier and tastier.
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Make the sauce
Add 15g minced garlic, 4g chili powder, 3g sugar, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of green onion, and 24g of cooking oil into a bowl, then mix well.
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Final product
The mushroom-shaped potato cake is super cute with a soft, salty, and sweet taste that’s appealing. It’s great for a summer snack or when you’re hungry, wishing you success in making it!
Successful tips for making smiling face potato cake:
- To ensure the aroma and chewiness of the cake, you should choose fresh potatoes, gently squeeze the outside to feel firm and smooth, and avoid those that are wilted or soft.
- You should keep the heat low and fry slowly to make the cake crispy and evenly golden on both sides.
- Storage tip: If you don’t use all of it, you can seal it tightly and store it in the refrigerator, then fry it again when you want to eat.
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Just a few simple steps and you have a plate of smiling face potato cake, mushroom-shaped, appealing to both kids and adults at home. If you have any questions, please comment below, and good luck.
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