James's
Salmon Croquettes
1 can (15oz) pink salmon, drain, reserve juice
1 egg
1/2 cup flour
pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup juice from drained salmon
1 teaspoon baking powder, heaping
shortening, for deep frying
Melt shortening in a heavy skillet (about 3/4 to 1 inch deep). Mix salmon with
the egg; stir in the sifted flour. Add pepper, onions, and Worcestershire sauce.
Mix baking powder into the salmon juice and beat till foamy. Pour into salmon
mixture and mix with a fork. Drop by small spoonfuls into hot fat and fry until
golden brown.
Serves 4.
1905 In Russo-Japanese War, Port Arthur surrenders to Japanese; Russia
suffers other defeats. President Roosevelt mediates Treaty of Portsmouth, N.H.,
which recognizes Japan's control of Korea and restores southern Manchuria to
China.