During WW2 food in Britain was rationed. This led people to try all kinds of strange and inventive recipes to make their ingredients go further. Surprise Potato Balls, courtesy of the Ministry of Food's mascot Potato Pete, is just one example of many wartime recipes that made the most of what people had in.

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450g or 2 cups of potato
A jar of sweet pickle, such as Branston's
1 large carrot
Teaspoon chopped parsley
Salt and pepper
Breadcrumbs

1. Chop and boil your potatoes. (For a more authentic WW2 experience don't peel them first.)
2. Once they are soft, drain the potatoes and mash them with a fork.
3. Grate the carrot and add it to the mashed potato.
4. Add the salt, pepper and chopped parsley and combine fully.
5. Roll the mixture into balls that are slightly smaller than the size of your palm and place on a baking tray.
6. Make an indent in each ball with your finger and dollop a teaspoon or so of pickle into the hole.
7. Reseal the holes and roll each potato ball in breadcrumbs.
8. Bake in the oven at 180 degrees C (356 F) for about 15 minutes.
9. Serve with brown gravy.