Scots Potato Fritters

• potatoes
• bread-crumbs
• eggs
• ham
• olive oil

Parboil half a dozen, or more if required, large kidney potatoes; cut them in slices about the thickness of a crown piece; beat up a couple of eggs with a tablespoonful of finely grated breadcrumbs, and an equal quantity of lean ham grated. Dip each slice of potato in this mixture, and fry in plenty