Turkey and Mushroom Croquettes Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter5 Tablespoon
 4 tablespoons flour for sauce
 1/2 cup strong turkey or chicken stock
 Milk1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Pinch of mace
 Small pinch of cayenne pepper
 Parsley1 Tablespoon, chopped
 Mushrooms4 Tablespoon, chopped
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon (Leveled)
 Cooked turkey2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Egg yolk1 , beaten
 Flour1/2 Cup (16 tbs), seasoned
 2 eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon oil
 1 to 1 1/2 cups dried white bread crumbs
 Fat for deep frying
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Directions

Make thick sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons butter; add flour.
Add stock and milk; bring to boil.
Cook until thick and smooth.
Add seasonings and parsley; let cool.
Cook mushrooms in 1 tablespoon butter.
Sprinkle with lemon juice.
Add turkey.
Add sauce; stir well.
When almost cold, add egg yolk.
Put mixture into refrigerator to chill and set.
Divide mixture into 12 equal portions.
Shape each into small roll with floured fingers.
Roll in seasoned flour, coating ends carefully.
Brush all over with beaten egg, then cover thickly with bread crumbs.
Heat fat to 390°F or smoking-hot.
Fry 4 croquettes at a time until well browned.
Drain well.
Serve at once with a piquant brown or tomato sauce.
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