
A historical main dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Mince up finely the remains of a cold chicken together with half the quantity of lean, cold ham
Mix them well, adding enough white sauce to moisten them
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Have light paste rolled out until about a quarter of an inch or a little more in thickness
Cut the paste into pieces, one inch by two in size
Lay a little of the mixture upon the centres of half of the pieces and cover them with the other halves, pressing the edges neatly together and forming them into little rolls
Have your frying pan ready with plenty of boiling hot lard, or other frying medium, and fry until they become a golden-brown color
A minute or two will be sufficient for this
Then drain them well and serve immediately on a napkin
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The combination of chicken and ham provides complementary flavors and fat content—the ham's salt and fat enhance the leaner chicken while the white sauce acts as a binder, creating cohesive filling through starch gelatinization. Frying in hot fat (350-375°F) creates an instant crust through the Maillard reaction, sealing the pastry before the filling can leak out. The quick fry time prevents the delicate pastry from absorbing excess oil while achieving golden-brown color and crisp texture.
The filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. The rissoles can be assembled and refrigerated on a parchment-lined baking sheet, covered with plastic wrap, for up to 4 hours before frying. Do not freeze uncooked rissoles as the pastry may become soggy. For best results, fry just before serving.
Fried rissoles are best served immediately for optimal crispness. Leftovers can be stored 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 8-10 minutes to restore some crispness; do not microwave as this will make the pastry soggy.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
The filling can be prepared up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. The rissoles can be assembled and refrigerated on a parchment-lined baking sheet, covered with plastic wrap, for up to 4 hours before frying. Do not freeze uncooked rissoles as the pastry may become soggy. For best results, fry just before serving.
Fried rissoles are best served immediately for optimal crispness. Leftovers can be stored 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 8-10 minutes to restore some crispness; do not microwave as this will make the pastry soggy.