Almond Crusted Potato Croquettes
Ingredients
2 lbs. Russet potatoes
2 tbsp. Butter
1 egg yolk
Salt, white pepper, nutmeg ( to taste )
2 tbsp. Cornstarch
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. sliced almonds
Oil for frying
Directions
Peel and quarter potatoes. Cook in salted boiling water for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Return potatoes to heat, shaking pan until dry. Mash potatoes. Add butter, egg yolk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cornstarch. Mix well. Cover with towel. Refigerate until mixture is cold. Use an ice cream scoop to form the mixture into a ball, form in the palm of your hands. Dip into beaten egg and roll in the almonds. Fry each croquette in shallow oil until brown on all sides.
Cook in small batches, giving each croquette at least 2 inches of space around it to not overcrowd the pan. This prevents the croquettes from crumbling while frying.
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