Pommes Paillasson Or Straw Potato Cake

• 1 lb baking potato
• 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons oil (or less)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

1. Peel potatoes & grate them coarsely, then immediately toss them with melted butter & season with salt & pepper.
2. Heat oil in large frying pan, then add potato mixture.
3. Press mixture down to form an even layer that covers the pan.
4. Cook over moderate heat 7-10 minutes until base is well browned.
5. Loosen potato cake by shaking pan or running a thin spatula under it.
6. To turn it over, invert a large baking sheet over the frying pan &, holding it tightly against the pan, turn them both over together.
7. Lift off frying pan & return it to the heat, adding a little more oil if it looks dry.
8. Slide the upside down potato cake into the frying pan again & continue cooking until it is crisp & browned on the second side.
9. Remove from frying pan & serve hot!

baking potato, unsalted butter, oil, salt, ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pommes-paillasson-or-straw-potato-cake-305909 (may not work)