Title: Croquettes De Pommes De Terre (Potato Croquettes)
Categories: French, Potatoes, Fritters
Yield: 8 Servings
2 lb Potatoes
4 tb Butter
3 Egg yolks
1 Egg
Salt and pepper to taste
1/8 ts Ground nutmeg
Melted butter
2 Egg whites
Fine dry bread crumbs
Peel potatoes and cut into chunks. Boil in salted water until
potatoes are soft but not mushy. Drain potatoes and push through
fine sieve or potato ricer. Return puree to saucepan. Over medium
heat, shake the potatoes vigorously until all the moisture has
evaporated and they are very dry. Beat in the butter. Beat together
the egg yolks and the egg. Beat mixture into the potatoes. Add
seasonings (salt, pepper, nutmeg). Beat until mixture is smooth.
Butter a baking sheet and spread the mixture on it about 1" thick.
Brush lightly with melted butter and chill in refrigerator until very
firm. Cut potatoes into oblongs and shape quickly into croquettes.
Dip in egg whites and bread crumbs and deep fry until golden on both
sides. Drain on absorbent paper and serve immediately.
