Belgian Potato Croquettes

Description
Very nice potato croquettes as they are eaten in Belgium. Requires basic cooking skills and easy to prepare !

Ingredients

 * 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
 * approx ½ cup water
 * 2 oz butter
 * salt
 * a pinch of nutmeg
 * 2 oz plain flour
 * 2 eggs
 * vegetable oil for frying

Directions

 * 1) Place the potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with salted water, bring to the boil then cook for 15-20 minutes until soft.
 * 2) Drain the potatoes well, return to the pan and mash with a fork or potato masher.
 * 3) Set aside.
 * 4) In another saucepan, mix together the water, butter, salt and nutmeg.
 * 5) Bring to the boil then stir in the flour and reduce the heat a little.
 * 6) Beat with a wooden spoon until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball, about 3 minutes.
 * 7) Remove from the heat and add the eggs, one at the time, beating well after each addition.
 * 8) Continue to beat the mixture until smooth and shiny then add the mashed potatoes and mix well.
 * 9) Preheat the deep fat fryer to 180°C, 350°F and preheat the oven to 170°C, 325°F, gas mark 3.
 * 10) Drop tablespoons of the potato mixture into the oil, flattening each croquette with the back of the spoon and cook for a few minutes until crisp and golden, turning once or twice.
 * 11) You will need to do this in batches.
 * 12) Drain well on kitchen paper and keep warm in the oven whilst you cook the remaining croquettes.
 * 13) Serve hot.