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Рецепт Chicken Croquettes with Garlic Mayo
by Christine Lamb

Charles Dickens was a

true Victorian foodie.

A man who took pleasure in eating and drinking. His culinary interests likely

stemmed from surviving meager times during his youth. As the son of a man who

often lived beyond his means, young Dickens was saddled with the task of making

money for his indebted family. After his father was sentenced to prison for his

debts, 12 year old Dickens was forced to leave school and take a job in a boot blacking

factory. Being a naturally intelligent and creative child, this unpleasant

factory work was tantamount to a prison sentence for young Dickens. He only

worked in the factory for a few months, but the experience helped to shape

his

personality. Dickens had a flare for championing the everyman in his stories, a

writing style that eventually became known as “Dickensian.” His novels stir

compassion for the overworked and underpaid. Having lived through lean times,

Dickens equated food and drink with abundance, a feeling made evident in nearly

every story he wrote.

Dickens

got his first taste of success when his novel Oliver Twist was published in 1838. The story, revolving

around the life of a downtrodden orphan, was inspired by Dickens’ own

childhood. It also contains one of the most famous lines in Victorian

literature, which happens to be directly related to food.

The

starving orphan, Oliver, has touched readers for nearly two centuries. Perhaps

it is because we feel the echo of Dickens’ own struggle the misery of his

childhood, and the tenacity it took to rise above the situation he was born

into. Hardly a satisfying meal, a

porridge like mixture that has been thinned down with milk or water and boiled.

It’s not very appetizing, but Dickens had a way of treasuring food, no matter

how simple.

Alcohol

was also a recurring theme in Dickens stories. Though drinking was largely

frowned upon in Victorian society, Dickens was known to enjoy visiting taverns

and public houses. He believes that the struggling lower classes deserved, to

enjoy an innocent drink.

These croquettes are crispy outside and tender inside.

Chicken

Croquettes with Garlic Mayo Sauce

Copyright

2013, Christine’s Pantry. All rights

reserved.

Ingredients:

4

Directions:

In

a small skillet, over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add onions, bay

leaf and salt to taste. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard

bay leaf.

In

medium bowl, combine chicken, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup panko, sauteed onions,

eggs, spicy mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste, toss to

combine. Form the mixture into patties. Dust croquettes with remaining panko.

In large skillet, over medium heat melt remaining butter. Cook patties until

brown, about 3 to 5 minutes each side. Serve with garlic mayo sauce.

Garlic

Mayo Sauce:

In

small bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Enjoy!