Tarama Croquettes
- 2 small russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups 1-inch cubes day-old crustless French bread (about 12 ounces)
- 6 green onions, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/3 cup tarama* (pale orange carp roe; about 4 ounces)
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
- Olive oil (for frying)
- Safflower oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges
- Cook potatoes in large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain.
- Return to saucepan; mash.
- Combine bread cubes, green onions, 1/2 cup milk, and tarama in processor.
- Process until smooth paste forms.
- Transfer mixture to bowl.
- Add 1 whole egg and 1 cup mashed potatoes (reserve any remaining potato for another use); stir to blend well.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
- Lightly beat egg whites and remaining 2 tablespoons milk in medium bowl to blend.
- Place breadcrumbs on plate.
- Form 2 tablespoons tarama mixture into ball; press to flatten slightly.
- Dip into egg-white mixture, then coat on both sides with breadcrumbs.
- Repeat with remaining tarama mixture.
- Pour equal amounts olive oil and safflower oil into heavy large saucepan to reach depth of 1 inch.
- Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of saucepan and heat oil over medium-high heat to 350F.
- Working in batches, add tarama croquettes to skillet and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Transfer croquettes to platter.
- Serve hot, passing lemon wedges separately.
- Available at Greek markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.
russet potatoes, bread, green onions, milk, egg, egg whites, fresh breadcrumbs, olive oil, safflower, lemon wedges
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/tarama-croquettes-106458 (may not work)