Salmon Croquettes

Ingredients

• 3 level tablespoons flour
• $ pint stock or milk and water
• ¢ level teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 4 oz. household salmon, mashed
• 1 level teaspoon salt
• Browned breadcrumbs
• 4 oz. household salmon, mashed

Method

1. 1

   Blend the flour, spice and seasoning with a little of the cold liquid.

2. 2

   Bring the remainder to the boil, pour on to the blended flour and mix well.

3. 3

   Return to the pan, bring to the boil, stirring all the time, and boil gently for 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Beat in the vinegar and fish and turn on to a wetted plate.

5. 5

   When cold and firm, divide into 4 or 8 portions and form into sausage shapes.

6. 6

   Roll in browned breadcrumbs and grill for a few minutes until golden brown.

7. 7

   Serve hot or cold with mixed salad.

Nutrition per serving

As published

This recipe was extracted from Fish cookery (1948) by Great Britain. Ministry of Food, page 12. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Salmon Croquettes ~ (Also suitable for pilchards or sardines) 3 level tablespoons flour $ pint stock or milk and water ¢ level teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg 2 teaspoons vinegar 4 level teaspoon pepper 4 oz. household salmon, mashed 1 level teaspoon salt Browned breadcrumbs

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