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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds white potatoes (about 6 large)
  • 12 green onions (white and green parts), chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons (about) olive oil

Method

  • Boil potatoes in large pot of water just until centers can be pierced with sharp knife, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain.
  • Cover and refrigerate until well chilled.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.)
  • Peel potatoes.
  • Using hand grater, coarsely grate potatoes into large bowl.
  • Gently mix in green onions.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Beat eggs with cumin and gently mix into potato mixture.
  • Form potatoes into 2 1/2-inch-diameter cakes (about 1 inch thick).
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
  • (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead.)
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add potato cakes in batches and fry until golden brown, about 8 minutes per side, adding more oil as necessary.