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Croquetas de Jamón (Ham Croquettes)
Creamy, melt-in-your-mouth fritters filled with a rich béchamel sauce and savory Serrano ham, coated in a crispy breadcrumb shell.
Ingredients
- 150g Jamón Serrano (finely diced)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (warm)
- Pinch of nutmeg, salt, black pepper
- Coating: 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup breadcrumbs, flour for dusting
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
1
Melt the butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced ham and sauté for 1 minute.
2
Stir in the flour and cook continuously for 2-3 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
3
Gradually whisk in the warm milk. Continue to cook and stir constantly for 10-15 minutes until the béchamel is very thick and pulls away from the sides of the pan. Season with nutmeg, pepper, and salt (be careful, the ham is salty).
4
Spread the mixture into a shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) until completely firm.
5
Roll the cold mixture into small logs. Coat each log in flour, dip in beaten egg, and roll in breadcrumbs.
6
Deep fry in hot oil (180°C/350°F) until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
