Begedil

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Servings:

3

Everyone loves fried potatoes! Begedil, a Malay style fried potato patty made with mashed potatoes, spices and Chinese celery. It can be served along side mee-soto but trust us, it’s just as good on its own!

Ingredients

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potatoes sliced
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potatoes sliced
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oil for deep frying
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oil for deep frying
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chopped Chinese celery
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chopped Chinese celery
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fried shallots
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fried shallots
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tsp
white pepper powder
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white pepper powder
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coriander powder
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coriander powder
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cumin powder
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cumin powder
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salt (adjust to taste)
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salt (adjust to taste)
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sugar (adjust to taste)
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tsp
sugar (adjust to taste)

Steps

1

Peel potatoes skin, and cut slices
Peel potatoes skin, and cut slices
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2

Deep fry in hot oil till potatoes soften just enough to push through with a chopstick
Deep fry in hot oil till potatoes soften just enough to push through with a chopstick
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3

Drain potatoes and transfer to pot to be mashed
Drain potatoes and transfer to pot to be mashed
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4

Add the following 50g chopped Chinese celery, 50g fried shallots, ¼ tsp white pepper powder, ¼ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste), and ½ tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
Add the following 50g chopped Chinese celery, 50g fried shallots, ¼ tsp white pepper powder, ¼ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste), and ½ tsp sugar (adjust to taste)
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5

Mash and mix evenly
Mash and mix evenly
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6

Divide mash into six portions, roll them into balls and press them down slightly
Divide mash into six portions, roll them into balls and press them down slightly
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7

Beat an egg, then coat begedil in egg wash and drop it in the oil.
Beat an egg, then coat begedil in egg wash and drop it in the oil.
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8

Deep fry till golden brown, and when they float to the top they are ready
Deep fry till golden brown, and when they float to the top they are ready
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9

Remove and drain with paper towel
Remove and drain with paper towel
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10

Serve with sambal chili.
Serve with sambal chili.
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