Salmon Potato Pancakes

Salmon Patties: Mother's classic recipe.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 1 1

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can salmon
• 2  medium  sized  white onions, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 1⁄4 cup  very finely chopped celery
• 1  tablespoon onion powder
• 2  tablespoons black pepper
• 3  large eggs, well beaten
• 1⁄3 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup matzo meal
• 2  cups  corn oil
• 16  ounces  refrigerated diced potatoes (could also be shredded potatoes)
• 1  cup  chicken stock
• 3  tablespoons salt
• 3  tablespoons butter

Directions

1. In a saute pan, melt the butter and then add white onions and saute till translucent, then add in the green onions and celery. Saute till everything is simmered and softened.
2. Beat the eggs in a small mixing bowl and set aside. In a larger mixing bowl pour in the chicken stock and add the onion powder, pepper, drained salmon and mix together using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until incorporated.
3. Preheat an electric skillet with the corn oil to 350F, or medium heat.
4. Back to the mix: add the cooked celery and onions to the salmon mixture and mix gently. Now add in salted diced/shredded potatoes. The very last ingredients added should be the flour/matzo meal and the eggs. At this point, the mixture should form clumps, which can be shaped into pancakes.
5. Drop each pancake into the hot oil and fry for 15 min or until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels.