Mock Whitebait

Potatoes
Onion (optional)
Egg (optional)
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying

Grate as many potatoes as you want.  Optionally, peel
and grate an onion. (If you let this stand you will
get some liquid and the potato may turn pinkish.  
Don't worry, just drain it off.)  Add an egg (not
necessary) and salt and pepper (necessary).  Cook in
either fat or oil until brown and crispy. 

Contributed by Doreen Randal