Easy Recipe: POTATO CROQUETTES

 Assalamualaikum...hi everybody...today I like to share a very basic and easy recipe from western cuisine.Here the potato croquettes, I'm sure everybody loves this food... enjoy cooking !!!!

POTATO CROQUETTES

Ingredients 

750g flourly potatoes,peeled and chopped

2 tablespoons cream or melted butter

3 eggs,lightly beaten

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

plain flour,for coating

1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs 

oil for deep frying

Methods of cooking 

1. Boil the potato in salted water until tender,drain and mash.Stir in the  cream or butter ,one-third of the beaten egg,nutmeg and some salt and pepper.Spread onto a plate ,cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.  

2. Divide the mixture into 12 even sized portions and form each into a  sausage shape about 8cm (3 inches) long. Roll the croquettes in flour and shake off the excess. Dip in the remaining egg,coat evenly in the breadcrumbs and then shake off the excess. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

3. Half fill a deep heavy-based pan with oil and heat to 180 degree celcius (a cube of bread dropped in the oil will brown in 15 seconds). Cook the croquettes in batches for 5 minutes, or until golden. Remove carefully, drain on paper towels and keep warm.  

Preparation time : 45 minutes + refrigeration

Total cooking time : 5-10minutes

Makes 12