Whisk egg in a medium bowl. Add the shallot, flour, salt, pepper and garlic, whisk to combine.

Place a large sauté pan in oven to heat for 5 minutes.

Peel and grate potato. Immediately add to bowl with the egg mixture, stir to combine.

Remove pan from the oven, add the oil and heat for another 1 minute.

When the oil is hot, drop potato mixture by the scant 1/3 cup and press down with the spatula to flatten.

Cook undisturbed for about 5 minutes or until the underside is very brown.

Carefully turn it over and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until browned and cook through.

Remove to a plate covered with a paper towel and allow to drain.
Serve while warm.