Norwegian Potatoes
Norwegian Potatoes
8 Servings
Recipe from Elizabeth Hiller's 1913 book Fifty-two Sunday Dinners.
Ingredients
medium size potatoes6 potatoes, scrubbed and pared
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anchovies6 anchovies, drained from oil, cut in 1/4" pieces
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parsley1/2 tsp, finely chopped
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French mustard1/2 tsp
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salt1 to taste, to taste
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pepper1/4 tsp
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nutmeg1 dash, dash
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butter2 tbsp
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egg yolk2 slightly beaten, slightly beaten
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bread crumbs1 pieces
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Instructions
Step-by-step guide
  1. 1

    Wash, scrub and pare six medium size potatoes. Cook in boiling salted water until tender. Drain, pass through ricer.

  2. 2

    Add six anchovies drained from the oil in bottle and cut in one-fourth inch pieces, one-half teaspoon finely chopped parsley, one-half teaspoon French mustard, salt if necessary, one-eighth teaspoon pepper, a few grains nutmeg, two tablespoons butter, and yolks two eggs slightly beaten.

  3. 3

    Beat thoroughly, place on range and cook slowly three minutes, stirring constantly.

  4. 4

    Remove from range, spread mixture on plate to cool, then mold like small eggs. Roll in crumbs, egg and crumbs. Arrange in croquette basket and fry a golden brown in deep, hot Cottolene.