Celery Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• 1 pound mashed potatoes
• 1 medium head of celery
• 1 ounce butter or frying oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Black pepper to taste
• Egg for coating
• Breadcrumbs for coating

Method

1. 1 Wash the celery, cut into pieces, and stew in just enough water to cover for 30 minutes. Strain and reserve the liquid.
2. 2 Chop the cooked celery very finely and mix it thoroughly with the mashed potatoes, salt, and pepper.
3. 3 Roll the mixture into small balls or cakes.
4. 4 For frying in oil, dip the balls in beaten egg and then coat with breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown.
5. 5 Alternatively, fry the uncoated balls in butter until nicely browned.