Farari coconut pattice
Crisp potato pattice with a sweet-sour fresh coconut filling
Golden potato pattice stuffed with fresh coconut, coriander and a sweet-sour lemon seasoning, bound with cassava flour so they suit a fasting day. The outside fries crisp while the inside stays soft, with a juicy coconut centre. Serve them hot with coconut chutney as a farari snack or light meal. Makes 15.
- Total time
- 60 min
- Difficulty
- medium
- Serves
- 15
Ingredients
For the pattice
For the filling
To fry and serve
Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Mix 1 ⅛ lb potatoes, 4 tbsp cassava flour, 1 tsp green chilli paste, 1 tsp ginger paste, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar and 1 tbsp lemon juice into a smooth, soft mixture. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Step 2: In another bowl mix 2 ⅞ oz fresh coconut, 2 tbsp fresh coriander, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp lemon juice for the filling.
Step 3: Divide the potato mixture into 15 equal portions. Pat one portion into an 8 cm round on a lightly oiled palm.
Step 4: Put about 1 teaspoon of filling in the centre, fold the edges over and cover it from all sides. Roll gently between your palms and press a little to flatten. Shape the rest the same way.
Step 5: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat (about 350°F). Fry the pattice a few at a time, turning once, until golden brown and crisp all over.
4 minStep 6: Drain on kitchen paper and serve hot with coconut chutney.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 95 kcal
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbs
- 13 g
- Fat
- 4 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does farari coconut pattice take?
- About 60 minutes in total: 35 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 15 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- What can I use instead of potatoes?
- Sweet potato, same weight (sweeter, cooks a little faster).
- What can I use instead of green chilli paste?
- 1 finely chopped green chilli per tsp.
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