1. Peel the potatoes from their skins, cut into circles. Boil in salted water or steam with a sprig of thyme for 25 minutes.

2. Peel and dice the carrots into small cubes. Place them in a bowl, add 3 tablespoons of water and cook in the microwave for 3 minutes.

3. Dice the ham.

4. Mashed potato the potatoes. Add salt, pepper and egg. Stir the potato dough with a spoon.

5. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, starch, chopped herbs, ham and carrots. Stir to combine.  The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.

6. Divide the mixture into 8 equal parts. With damp hands, roll each part into a ball. Place the balls on a board greased with vegetable oil.

7. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a little olive oil or use cooking spray to lightly grease the surface. Place the items on the skillet. Fry the pancakes for 3-4 minutes until golden. Carefully flip the products with a spatula and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side.

Transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve these delicious potato fritters warm with sour cream or yogurt-based sauces. Enjoy!