Salmon Croquettes (Aunt Garie)

Ingredients:


15 ounces salmon, canned
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup flour, all-purpose*
¼ cup potato flakes
1 small onion, grated
Pepper and Salt to taste
1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

Drain salmon, reserving ¼ cup liquid.

Remove skin and bones.

Place salmon in mixing bowl, breaking up into smaller pieces.

Add egg, mixing thoroughly.

Stir in flour. Blend in potato flakes, onion, salt and pepper.

Combine baking powder and reserved ¼ cup liquid.

Stir into salmon mixture until well combined.

Form mixture into patties or croquette shapes.

Drop into 1" deep hot oil and fry without crowding for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.

Drain on paper toweling.



*1/4 cup self-rising flour can be used; omit the baking powder.

NOTE:  A Croquette (from the French “croquer” meaning “to Crunch”) is a small, fried rolled food, often covered in bread crumbs and containing a filling.

Madea formed her croquettes by rolling into small thick log shapes and frying them on 3 sides.

Recipe Courtesy of Sweetmilk and  Tea Cakes©