Potato Croquettes
Serves 8~10
These nutritious potato croquettes fit perfectly in a grand party menu.

Ingredients:

• 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 lb (800-1,000 g) potatoes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 9 oz (250g) lean ground beef **
• 1 t salt
• Dash of pepper
• 1 T oil
• 2 T green peas, cooked
• All-purpose flour for dusting, approx. 2C
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 - 2 C bread crumbs
• Oil for deep-frying
• Condiments
• Ketchup
• Worcestershire sauce

** Canned tuna or salmon can be also used.

Procedure:

• Heat 1 T oil; add chopped onion and sauté until transparent.
• Add ground beef and cook until done, sprinkling on 1 t salt and a dash of pepper.
• Set aside to cool.
• Peel potatoes and cut into chunks.
• Boil potatoes in water until done and test with bamboo skewer.
• In a bowl, add potatoes and 1 t salt. Mix and mash.
• Add cooked green peas.
• Mix cooled meat and potatoes.
• Cost the patties with flour, beaten eggs and bread crumbs as shown.
• Deep-fry in 340-360˚F (170-180˚C) oil until golden brown.