Spanish ham croquettes recipe
Spanish Ham Croquettes recipe
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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.This Spanish ham croquettes recipe is a delightful and savory dish that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Spain. Made with tender, flavorful ham and a creamy, crispy coating, these croquettes are a perfect appetizer or snack. The combination of rich ham and velvety b�chamel sauce creates a melt-in-your-mouth experience that is sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this authentic Spanish delicacy in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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spanish ham croquettes recipe details
Ingredients
| 50 g | butter |
| 2 tbsp | olive oil |
| 4 tbsp | flour |
| 400 ml | milk |
| 100 g | Serrano ham (or any dry-cured ham) |
| salt | |
| 2 | eggs |
| breadcrumbs | |
| oil for deep-frying |
Instructions
Heat the olive oil and the butter in a saucepan. When the butter has melted add the flour and whisk until well combined. Add the milk and go on whisking for approximately 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in the ham. By now the mixture should be thick but without lumps. Season to taste with salt, but carefully, the ham is already salty.Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and allow to cool completely, then cover and place in the fridge for 2-3 hours or until set.
Brake the eggs into a bowl, and pour the breadcrumbs onto a plate. Shape from the ham mixture small croquettes and toss carefully each croquette in the breadcrumbs, then in the eggs, and once more in breadcrumbs. Let rest again for 30 minutes in the fridge.
Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown.
Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Resting time:
ca. 3 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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