Croquetas de Jamon
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Spanish · 100 min
357 cal
12g protein
30g carbs
21g fat
per serving · estimated
Ingredients
- 5 oz finely chopped jamon serrano
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 eggs
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup sunflower oil for frying
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)
- Melt the butter, add the chopped jamon, and fry 2 minutes, then stir in the flour and cook 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the warm milk to make a thick smooth bechamel, seasoning with nutmeg and a little salt.
- Cook, stirring, for 8 minutes until the paste pulls from the pan, then spread on a tray and chill 1 hour until firm.
- Shape the cold mixture into 16 cylinders.
- Coat each in beaten egg then breadcrumbs.
- Fry in oil at 350F for 2 minutes until golden, and drain on paper before serving.
Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.
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