Surprise Cakes

Peel and wash the potatoes

Grate them into small pieces and place in a bowl with cold water

Let them drain over a fine-mesh sieve

Pat dry with paper towels

Heat oil in a large frying pan

Dip two potato graters into the hot oil

Line one grater with grated potatoes and top with another, pressing firmly

Dunk in hot oil

Fry until the potatoes are golden brown

Release from the sieve and place on a serving platter

Keep warm until all cakes are fried

To serve, fill as desired with peas, carrots, asparagus, quail eggs, etc

Keep the cakes warm in a serving dish until ready to fill.