Croquetas de Jamón - Ham Croquettes
Croquetas de Jamon
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ham diced (we suggest Serrano ham for added flavor)
- 1/2 white onion minced
- 2 cups plain bread crumbs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs beaten
- 4 tbsp flour
- paprika to taste
- Salt to taste
- Black Pepper to taste
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the onions over medium heat until transparent.
- Stir in flour and stir for a minute, then add milk. Stir until sauce thickens.
- Season with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Place in a bowl and add the diced ham.
- Refrigerate at least one hour, although can be done up to a day in advance.
- When you are ready, take out of the fridge and form into a small hot dog / cylinder shape.
- Dip into the breadcrumbs, then into the egg, and back into the breadcrumbs so it is nicely coated.
- Chill coated croquetas for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat your oil and fry a few at a time until golden brown, which takes 3 to 4 minute each. Although you can deep fry them, we like to use less oil and just turn the a couple of times. Don't crowd the pot too much so they cook evenly
- Remove the croquettes from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Notes
Ham Croquettes (Croquetas de Jamón)