World Flavors Cookbook

Milcaos (Potato Pancakes from Chiloé)

Potato pancakes from the Chiloé archipelago — made from grated raw potato and mashed cooked potato, fried or baked until golden.

Cuisine: Chile

Ingredients

• 4 potatoes, grated raw
• 4 potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp lard or oil
• Optional filling: chicharrones (fried pork rinds)

Instructions

1. Squeeze ALL moisture from grated raw potato (use a cloth).
2. Mix dry grated potato with mashed potato and salt.
3. Form into flat ovals.
4. Optionally press chicharrones inside.
5. Fry in hot lard until deeply golden on both sides.
6. Or bake at 200C for 20 minutes.