Budget Potato, Pea and Toasted Bread Patties with Warm Onion Paprika Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Place the bread cubes on a tray, toss them with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until dry and golden. Let them cool, then crush into coarse crumbs.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cook the potatoes in water with a pinch of salt for 12 to 15 minutes until tender. During the last 3 minutes, add the peas to the same pot. Drain well and mash the potatoes and peas together into a rustic mash.

3. 3

   Add the grated onion, 1 chopped garlic clove, the egg, all-purpose flour, half of the sweet paprika, ground cumin, 3/4 of the toasted bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to the mash. Mix until a shapeable mixture forms. If it feels too soft, add the remaining crumbs.

4. 4

   Shape into 8 medium patties and place them on a plate. Let them rest for 5 minutes so they firm up.

5. 5

   For the sauce, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Stir in the remaining garlic, the rest of the sweet paprika, and the dried oregano, and cook for 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Add the crushed tomato, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and warm.

7. 7

   In another large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply golden and firm.

8. 8

   Serve the patties hot with the warm onion paprika sauce on top or on the side. Finish with chopped parsley.