Thai Salmon Croquettes

• 2 cups canned salmon, drained
• 2 cups instant mashed potatoes
• 2 egg whites
• 6 scallions, finely chopped
• 1-2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• Peanut or canola oil\
• 2 cups bread crumbs
• 1 cup flour

Mix all ingredients (minus oil, bread crumbs, and flour) and chill for one hour. Roll 1/3 cup of mixture in bread crumbs and flour. Fry patties in oil at 375 degrees for 3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Recipe yields approximately 12 croquettes.  Alternate: For Granny’s original recipe, leave off the scallions, curry, and fish sauce.

From the kitchen of William Winn and his granny