Croquettes d'Œufs (Egg Croquettes)
Origin: Paris, France
Source: Auguste Escoffier, 1907
Ingredients
- the mixture as for the ordinary Cromesquis d'Œufs
- sauce Béchamel
- very fine breadcrumbs
- fried parsley
- sauce Crème
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture as for the ordinary Cromesquis d'Œufs; if the dish is a maigre one, replace the sauce Allemande with Béchamel.
- Divide into portions of the same weight and shape them into the form of eggs.
- Crumb à l'anglaise with very fine breadcrumbs and fry at the moment of serving.
- Arrange on a napkin with fried parsley in the middle.
- Serve a sauce Crème separately.