Mushroom Croquettes Recipes

Steps:

• Trim mushroom stems.
• In the container of a food processor, combine 1 pound (about 6 cups) of the mushrooms, the onion and garlic.
• Pulse just until coarsely chopped.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until hot.
• Add mushroom mixture.
• Cook and stir until mushrooms are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Spoon into a large bowl.
• Stir in 1 1/4 cups of the bread crumbs, the cheese, egg and pepper.
• Form into ten 3-inch long croquettes.
• Place remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs on a plate or sheet of waxed paper.
• Coat croquettes with bread crumbs.
• Slice remaining 1/2 pound mushrooms; set aside for later use.
• In a large skillet, over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil until hot.
• Cook croquettes on both sides until browned, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, over medium heat, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil until hot.
• Add sliced mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in spaghetti sauce; cook until hot, about 2 minutes.
• Serve over croquettes.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium; add 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste, the celery and shallot and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes. Add 6 tablespoons flour, the butter and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until the flour is toasted, 1 to 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the broth and cook, stirring, until the mixture is the consistency of gravy, about 4 minutes. Slowly stir in the milk and simmer, stirring, until very thick, 6 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl and let cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pulse the bread in a food processor to make fine crumbs; transfer to a shallow dish. Put the remaining 1 1/4 cups flour in another shallow dish; beat the eggs in a third dish. Drop tablespoonfuls of the chilled mushroom mixture into the flour and toss to coat, then shape into 1 1/4-inch-long croquettes. Dip in the eggs, then roll in the breadcrumbs and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes.
• Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a deep saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360 degrees F. Working in batches, add the croquettes and fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt. Serve with mustard.

Steps:

• Take a large frying pan and place over a low/medium heat. Add the butter and leave to melt and foam for a minute or so.
• Next add the onions, mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper. Slowly cook for around 10 minutes whilst continually stirring. You want the mushrooms to halve in size and the onions to be golden brown. Set aside.
• Take the celery sticks and peel the top ridged side to remove some of the stringy texture. Then cut into a small dice.
• Place the onions and mushrooms back onto the heat and add the diced celery. Stir for around a minute to warm through the celery and coat it with all the meaty flavour of the mushrooms and butter.
• Next add to mushroom and celery mixture to mash potato and mix to combine.
• Once combined take around a tablespoon of mixture and form into a croquette shape.
• Place the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in three seperate bowls. To coat the croquettes, coat each croquet in flour, making sure to dust the excess off. Then dip in egg, then breadcrumbs. Place back into the eggs then back into the bread crumbs to give an extra thick and crunchy coating.
• Place a large pot over a medium heat and add the oil. Heat the oil to 180˚C (350˚F).
• Carefully place the croquettes into the oil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. (Cook the croquettes in batches of 5-6 depending on how large your pot. If you cook too many at a time the oil may bubble over)
• Once cooked, drain kitchen towel to remove excess fat.
• Serve with an extra sprinkle of coriander and a sprinkle of sea salt.
• Enjoy!