Rice Croquettes

Directions

1. 1
   Make the white sauce by melting the butter and adding the flour to make a rue; slowing add the milk, stirring all the while.
2. 2
   Set aside to cool some.
3. 3
   Put the rice in a bowl.
4. 4
   Beat the egg and add to the rice.
5. 5
   Add enough of the cooled white sauce so you can handle it.
6. 6
   Make into croquette-shaped pieces and roll in cracker crumbs to coat all over.
7. 7
   Put in refrigerator for a few hours to set, if you have the time.
8. 8
   Heat oil in some kind of a pan and drop the croquettes into the hot oil to fry them till browned.
9. 9
   Take out and drain on paper towels (Grammy used a brown paper bag).
10. 10
    Serve with butter and salt.