Tuna And Potato Croquettes
- 2 medium, peeled potatoes
- 400g corn kernels, drained
- 425g can tuna, drained
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan
- 3/4 cup plain flour
- 2 eggs
- vegetable oil
- tartare sauce and lemon wedges
- BECHAMEL
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 1 bay leaf
- 80g butter
- 1/3 cup plain flour
- Cut potatoes into cubes. Place in a small saucepan of salted water. Bring to boil on high. Cook 4-5 mins until just tender. Drain.
- In a saucepan combine milk, onion, and bay leaf. Bring to boil on medium. Remove from heat. Set aside 5-10 mins to infuse flavours.
- In a saucepan, melt butter on high. Add flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Remove from heat. Strain warm milk into a jug. Gradually whisk milk into flour and butter mixture until smooth. Return to medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Simmer 1-2 mins. Season.
- Mix potato, corn, tuna and parsley into warm bechamel, stirring well. Season to taste. Chill for an hour.
- Shape 2 Tbsp mixture into a rough log. Arrange on tray. Chill for 30 mins.
- In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs and parmesan. Carefully coat croquettes in flour, then dip in egg and roll in breadcrumbs. Chill for 10 mins.
- In a heavy-based frying pan, heat oil on medium and cook croquettes for 5-6 mins. Drain on paper towels.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/tuna-and-potato-croquettes-52713101 (may not work)