| 1 | Serves 2-3 |
| 2 | these are gorgeous. |
| 3 | There is something very special about the taste of grated raw potato lightly cooked, and these patties are distinctly moreish. |
| 4 | You probably won"t have any leftovers! |
| 5 | soak the grated potatoes in cold water. |
| 6 | Drain them through a large sieve, pressing out all the water, then pat them dry with kitchen paper. |
| 7 | mix the beaten egg, onion and cornflour together and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. |
| 8 | Stir in the grated potato. |
| 9 | in a small, heavy-bottomed frying-pan heat a little oil until it is hot, then drop the mixture 2-3 tbs at a time into the pan, and flatten each pancake with the back of a spoon. |
| 10 | Cook on both sides until golden. |
| 11 | Drain on kitchen paper and keep hot in a low oven until ready to eat. |
