Fried Potato Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 medium potatoes, peeled and shredded
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. red pepper
vegetable oil

Preparation

Squeeze potatoes between paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Combine all ingredients, except vegetable oil, stirring well.
Drop 1/4 cup of potato mixture at a time into 1/8-inch hot oil; press into 3-inch rounds with the back of a fork.
Fry until golden brown, turning once.
Drain well.
Yield: 6 servings.