Hash Brown Cakes

Directions

1. 1
   Grate the potatoes and shallot using your food processor.
2. 2
   Add to a colander and squeeze dry using a clean tea towel, making sure to get rid of all of the moisture.
3. 3
   Place the potatoes and shallots in a bowl along with the cheese, flour, parsley, egg and some salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Mix well.
5. 5
   Heat about 1/4 cup peanut oil in a large cast-iron skillet until hot.
6. 6
   Scoop 1/4 cup potato mixture into the skillet and flatten with a spatula.
7. 7
   Cook until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes, and then flip and cook another 2 minutes.
8. 8
   Remove to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
9. 9
   Repeat in batches.
10. 10
    Cook's Note: To keep hash brown cakes warm before serving, place in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and place in a 200 degree F oven.