
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). It is better to use a wire frying basket for croquettes of all kinds.
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Pick the meat of boiled crabs and chop it fine
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Season to taste with pepper, salt and melted butter
Moisten it well with rich milk or cream
Stiffen it slightly with bread or cracker crumbs
Add two or three well-beaten eggs to bind the mixture
Form the croquettes
Egg and bread crumb them
Fry them delicately in boiling lard
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The egg and breadcrumb coating creates a moisture barrier that prevents the delicate crab filling from absorbing excess oil while forming a crispy shell through the Maillard reaction. Binding the mixture with beaten eggs provides protein structure that holds the croquettes together during frying, while the cream adds fat that keeps the interior moist and rich. Chilling the formed croquettes before frying allows the starches to set and proteins to firm up, reducing the risk of the croquettes falling apart in hot oil.
The croquettes can be formed, breaded, and refrigerated on a parchment-lined baking sheet for up to 24 hours before frying. For longer storage, freeze the breaded croquettes on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Fry directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
Store leftover fried croquettes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven on a wire rack set over a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes to restore crispness. Do not microwave, as this will make the coating soggy.
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The croquettes can be formed, breaded, and refrigerated on a parchment-lined baking sheet for up to 24 hours before frying. For longer storage, freeze the breaded croquettes on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 1 month. Fry directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
Store leftover fried croquettes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 375°F oven on a wire rack set over a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes to restore crispness. Do not microwave, as this will make the coating soggy.