Sardine Fritters

Ingredients

• 2 French rolls
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 oz butter
• 4 hard-boiled egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tarragon, finely chopped
• ½ tablespoon burnet, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
• 1 tablespoon gravy
• 1 tablespoon salad oil
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• grated breadcrumbs

Directions

1. Cut the French rolls into moderately thick slices and place them in a deep dish.

2. Beat the eggs with the milk and pour over the bread slices. Let soak well.

3. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then add the yolks of the hard-boiled eggs, parsley, tarragon, and burnet. Stir over heat for 5-6 minutes.

4. Add the capers, lemon juice or vinegar, gravy, salad oil, and mustard. Thicken with grated breadcrumbs and mix well.

5. Skin and bone the sardines, mince them, and mix into a smooth paste.

6. Fry the soaked bread slices in butter until delicately browned, then drain them.

7. Spread the sardine paste over the fried bread slices and arrange them in a circle on a hot dish.

8. Fill the center with poached eggs and pour the sauce over. Place in a hot oven for 2-3 minutes, then serve.