Spiced Potato Croquettes

Ingredients

• 6 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled
• 2 heaping tbsp butter
• Salt to taste
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 tsp grated onion
• 1/8 tsp mace
• 2 egg yolks, beaten
• 2 heaping tbsp cracker crumbs
• Oil for frying
• Parsley for garnish

Method

1. 1 Boil peeled potatoes in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and grate them while hot.
2. 2 Stir in butter, salt, cayenne, grated onion, and mace. Mix thoroughly.
3. 3 Beat egg yolks and stir into the potato mixture along with cracker crumbs.
4. 4 Form into small balls and fry in hot oil until brown, avoiding crowding the pan.
5. 5 Drain on paper towels and serve hot, garnished with parsley.