Bitterbal (Meat Croquettes)

Directions

The "bitter" refers to the accompanying drink, not the appetizer. These are mild, crusty little balls to be dipped in tangy mustard.

Make a thick white sauce of :

• 3 Tbs. butter
• 3 Tbs. flour
• 3/4 cup stock

Add :

• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped, cooked meat (roast beef or veal, ham, chicken or shrimp)
• 1 Tbs. parsley, minced
• salt and pepper to taste

Chill mixture and shape into balls one inch in diameter.

Roll balls in

• fine cracker crumbs

Then dip them in a mixture of:

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 Tbs. water

Dip again in cracker crumbs.

• Fry the balls in deep, hot fat for one or two minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve hot with mustard.

Spear with toothpicks.