Guyanese Potato Balls

📝 Ingredients

• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 head of garlic, peeled
• 3-4 fresh or dried thyme leaves
• 3-4 wiri wiri peppers
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 large potatoes
• 5 tbsp onion/garlic/pepper seasoning
• 1/2 tsp ground geera (cumin)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1-2 scallions, thinly sliced
• black pepper to taste
• Pholourie recipe link

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make pholourie batter and set aside.
2. 2Peel and chop potato into quarters. If using...: Peel and chop potato into quarters. If using smaller potatoes, chop in half.
3. 3Boil in salted water. Drain when potato feel...: Boil in salted water. Drain when potato feel cooked through, but still has a give to it.
4. 4Let potato sit for 5-6 minutes. Mash slightly...: Let potato sit for 5-6 minutes. Mash slightly then add salt, geera, scallions and blended seasoning. Or add chopped onions, pepper, and garlic, in place of the blended seasoning, based on your preference. Mix in well without over-mashing.
5. 5Roll potato mixture into balls and refrigerate for...: Roll potato mixture into balls and refrigerate for half hour.
6. 6Heat oil in deep pot for frying.
7. 7Drop potato balls a few at a time...: Drop potato balls a few at a time into pholourie batter, coating with a spoon.
8. 8Use spoon to drop into hot oil, fry...: Use spoon to drop into hot oil, fry until golden brown.