Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      medium        baking potatoes -- peeled and
                        grated
   1      large         egg -- beaten to blend
     1/2  teaspoon      minced fresh dill or
     1/2  teaspoon      dried dill
                        salt and fresh ground pepper
                        vegetable oil -- (for frying)

Preparation:

Place grated potato in medium bowl. Cover with cold water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain. Pat dry with paper towels. Combine potato, egg and dill in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Pour enough oil into large heavy skillet to come 1/4 inch deep on the sides. Heat to 350F. Spoon potato mixture into skillet by 2 heaping tablespoonfuls; flatten with spatula to 4 inch cakes. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. From January/February 1993 issue of the Louisiana Conservationist. P.O. Box 98000 Baton Rouge, LA 70898-9000