April 8th, 2012
Recipes developed by LeeAnne Wright
Food Styling by Ruth Gangbar
Prop Styling by Jane Hardin
Place potatoes in a large pot, cover with well-salted cold water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 15 minutes or until very tender. Drain and return pot to heat to dry out any excess moisture. Rice** or mash potatoes until very smooth.
Mix potatoes, cheese, butter, salt and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Taste and adjust if necessary.
Whisk egg and incorporate well into potatoes. Using your hand, shape potatoes into cylinders, 1- x 2-inch lengths. If you have a piping bag, pipe the potato mixture out in a long strip, then cut into 2-inch lengths.
Spread panko onto a plate. Roll croquettes in panko until coated. Continue until all croquettes are breaded.
Pan-fry croquettes in batches with about 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes, turning until golden brown.
Make the tomato compote: In a medium saucepan, bring tomatoes, onions, vinegar, sugar, salt, chili flakes and pepper to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then reduce temperature slightly, maintaining a low boil for 15 minutes or until reduced to the consistency of a thick salsa.
Stir occasionally. When finished cooking, mix in olives and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning accordingly.
Sprinkle both sides of fish with all of mushroom powder, then season with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, sauté fish in olive oil over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side or until done. If your filets are thick, it could take up to 5 minutes per side.
Serve immediately with compote and croquettes.