Potato and Ham Croquettes
By: Anonymous
Published: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 12:58am

Ingredients




1 cup finely chopped Black Forest ham, prosciutto, or other d
3 1/2 pounds red potatoes, unpeeled
2 eggs, separated
1 clove garlic
Sunflower oil, for deep-frying

Salt

Preparation

1 Place potatoes in a large stock pot, fill with cold water, cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, then continue to cook for 20-30 minutes, until potatoes are tender. Drain, peel, and mash the potatoes before they cool. Mix the diced ham with the mashed potatoes and beat in the egg yolk. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a small skillet. Add the clove of garlic and cook until slightly browned. Remove from oil and, in a mortar or on a cutting board, mash with a pinch of salt to create a paste. Add the garlic paste to the potato mixture. 3 Whisk the egg whites and a pinch of salt in a bowl until they form soft peaks. Fold into the potato mixture. 4 With damp hands, shape the mixture into croquettes (cylinders or small patties). Heat the remaining oil in a deep-fryer or deep saucepan to 350-375 degrees. Add the croquettes in batches of about 6 and cook until golden brown. 5 Drain well and serve immediately.