Welsh Corned Beef Rissoles Recipe
The precise origin of this dish is uncertain, but the prevailing belief is that it dates back to the Middle Ages. A favorite among Welsh potato cakes recipes incorporating onions, these rissoles are packed with potatoes, corned beef, and tender, golden onions. This popular comfort food is easy to make with just a few essential ingredients. It’s satisfying as either part of a meal or snack. You can also swap out the corned beef for minced/ground beef, pork, or lamb if you prefer. It may quickly become one of your favorite Welsh potato recipes!
Ingredients
- 1.4 kg/3 lbs baking potatoes such as Russet or Maris Piper, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow or white onion peeled and diced
- 350 g/0.75 lb corned beef minced
- olive oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 140 g/0.30 lb golden breadcrumbs
- 3 eggs beaten
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel and dice the potatoes.
- Boil them in a large pot for 15 – 20 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- While the potatoes are boiling, dice the onions and garlic. Mince the corned beef.
- Next, heat a few tbsp of olive oil in a shallow frying pan. Fry the diced onions until they turn golden brown and soften.
- Add the minced garlic and stir with the onions for about 1 minute.
- Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl and gently mash them until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Then, add the fried onions and garlic, diced corned beef, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste. Continue mashing until thoroughly mixed.
- Form the mixture into balls about 6 cm in diameter.
- Next, roll the potato balls in plain flour.
- Place the eggs in a bowl and beat with a whisk. Roll the floured rissoles in the beaten egg.
- Finally, roll the rissoles in the breadcrumbs.
- Fry until the breadcrumb coating turns a deep orange and becomes crispy. Fry for 5 minutes in a deep fryer or 10 minutes if you’re pan frying.
Notes
Serve the Welsh rissoles hot alongside chips or a green salad. You can also enjoy them cold as a snack or as part of an easy lunch.
