Sauerkraut Balls

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
• 1 cup finely chopped corned beef
• 0.5 cloves garlic , crushed
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sauerkraut , drained and minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 cups beef broth
• 1 egg
• 2 cups milk
• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 quart oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in ham, corned beef, and garlic. Cook mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Stir in 6 tablespoons flour and cook mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in sauerkraut, parsley, and broth; cook for 3 minutes or until thickened and paste-like. Spread mixture on a platter and chill for at least 3 hours.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and 2 1/2 cups flour. Shape sauerkraut mixture by leveling teaspoons into balls, dip them into egg mixture, and roll them in bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Fry balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.