Fried Meat And Chicken Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 lb cold cooked meat or chicken, finely chopped, skin and gristle removed
• ¼ lb sifted bread crumbs
• 4-5 drops anchovy essence
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 egg, beaten
• Additional bread crumbs for coating
• Butter for frying
• Boiled Italian pasta for garnish

Method

1. 1 Finely chop the cold meat or chicken, ensuring it is free of skin and gristle.
2. 2 In a bowl, combine the meat, bread crumbs, anchovy essence, parsley, salt, and pepper. Add enough beaten egg to moisten the mixture.
3. 3 Flour your hands and roll the mixture into small cakes, about the size of a half-crown coin. Flatten them slightly with the back of a spoon.
4. 4 Dip each cake in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly with fine bread crumbs.
5. 5 Fry the cakes in butter over medium heat until lightly browned on both sides.
6. 6 Serve immediately on a hot dish, garnished with boiled Italian pasta.