Salads and Appetizers Recipes - Creamy Crab and Sweetcorn Croquettes Recipe

Ingredients

• 30g/1oz soy margarine

• 1/2 medium onion, chopped

• 30g/1oz plain flour

• 1/2 cup/100ml/4fl oz soy milk

• 50g/1oz sweetcorn

• 100g/3 1/2oz tinned, dressed crab plain flour

• 1 egg, beaten

• breadcrumbs

• oil for deep frying

Makes 8 croquetties

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Method:

1. Melt the margarine in a pan, add the onion and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.

2. Add the flour, stirring well, then gradually pour the milk in, a little at a time, to thicken the sauce. Turn off the heat.

3. Add the sweetcorn and crab, and mix well. Let the mixture chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

4. Divide the mixture into eight, and form into croquette shapes. Coat the eight croquettes in the following order: flour, egg, breadcrumbs. Leave them to stand again for 15 minutes.

5. Heat the oil to 170°C (325°F). Deep-fry the croquettes until golden brown. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels before serving.

Note: A recipe that is worth the effort. these croquettes are extremely versatile and suitable for anything from hors D'oeuvers to picnics. They are a favorite with children.