Beetroots in Edinburgh

: one grated big beetroot - golden, bull's eye or simple red beets
: a pour of flour, even bread flour works. i might mean about half a cup depending on size of beet
: one beaten "free range" egg - because it tastes more like egg, less like yesterday's lunch plastic bag
: one finely sliced red onion
: salt
: pepper
: herbs of your fancy - basil is safe
: some grated cheddar
: oil for pan-frying

Mix everything but egg in bowl. Pour over the beaten egg and have everything evenly coated in egg. Mixture should be able to somewhat hold when pressed and flattened together in palm - try a slow mo clapping with mixture in palm to create palm sized cutlets.

If mixture does not hold - gradually increase amount of flour.

Heat oil and shallow fry. To be consumed while still in the midst of frying, in sandwiches (vege burger?) with a soft cheese of your fancy & baby spinach & sundried tomatoes, or eaten as meat's accompaniment.