Potato Patties – Tortas de Papa

Ingredients:
2 medium russet potatoes
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella or any type white cheese
3 tbsp. chopped, green onion, optional
3 eggs, yolks and whites separated
2 cups water
olive or vegetable oil for frying
salt, pepper to taste
– Scrub, peel, and cube potatoes. In a small pot, boil potatoes in water until soft.
– Add cheese, onions, salt and pepper to taste. Mix and press with potato masher.
– Make golf ball-sized portions out of mashed potato mixture and press between your pals making an oval-shaped patty
– In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until they begin to fluff. Add yolks and continue to beat on high until obtaining a frothy mixture ( mixture does not need to form stiff peaks as long as it is frothy and thick)
– Heat oil in large frying pan
– Dip potato patties into batter and coat evenly
– Place them in hot pan and fry both sides until golden brown. About 1 min. each side
Sauce:
1 8 oz. can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
5 tbsp mayonnaise
salt, pepper to taste
– Blend all ingredients until sauce is thick and smooth