Gold Coin

Gold Coin

From   Tea Time

Prep: 30 minutes

Cook: 25 minutes

Method: Easy

Course: Starter

Type: Greek

Spicy potato mixture sandwiched between 2 bread roundels and deep-fried

Ingredients

  • White bread 16 slices
  • Medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and grated 3
  • Green capsicum, chopped 1
  • Medium onion, finely chopped 1
  • Garlic, finely chopped 1 tbsp
  • Green chillies, chopped 2 to 3
  • Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped 1 tbsp
  • Ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp
  • Corn kernels, crushed 1 cup
  • White pepper powder ½ tsp
  • Soy sauce ½ tbsp
  • Salt to taste
  • Oil to deep-fry

Methods

  • Trim the edges of the bread slices. Keep a round cookie cutter in the centre of the bread slices and cut out roundels.
  • Take potatoes in a mixing bowl, add green capsicum, onion, garlic, green chillies, coriander leaves, ginger, crushed corn, white pepper powder, soy sauce and salt and mix well.
  • Moisten the bread roundels with milk/water. Spread the vegetable mixture on half the roundels, place another roundel on the top of each and press gently to seal.
  • Heat sufficient oil in a wok, gently slide in the sandwich roundels and deep fry till golden and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  • Arrange the golden coins on a serving platter and serve hot with a bowl of tomato sauce.