Deep Fried Herring And Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• bloaters or herrings
• mashed potatoes
• butter
• cream
• egg
• breadcrumbs
• deep fat for frying

Method

1. 1 Partly boil the herrings, then skin and debone them.
2. 2 Mix the herrings with an equal amount of mashed potatoes and a lump of butter.
3. 3 Add enough cream to soften the mixture, then form into balls.
4. 4 Dip each ball in beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
5. 5 Fry in deep fat until golden brown.