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Preparing good croquettes is one of the most acclaimed arts in Spanish gastronomy. But many people prefer to avoid preparing this food because it has the reputation of being very complicated, however, that is not entirely correct.
Preparing good croquettes, although it does have its science, depends more on being attentive to small details and being patient, especially when it comes to preparing them. But it is worth the risk, kids and adults love this dish. If you still had doubts about preparing them, here is the ham croquettes recipe of Dani García, one of the most renowned Spanish chefs in the world.
Now that we are in the cold season, you can take the opportunity to prepare croquettes with the family in a warm evening at home, it is the perfect plan. Take note.
Ingredients:
- 700 grams of milk.
- Small cubes of Iberian ham.
- 300 grams of chicken broth (if it is ham broth, the better).
- 50 grams of butter (use a little more if the ham does not have much fat).
- 110 grams of flour.
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped.
- Breadcrumbs (one breadcrumbs a little finer and the other a little coarser).
Preparation:
- Add the butter, ham and flour to the pan.
- Stir well until the flour is well cooked at a medium high heat.
- After about 4 minutes, the ham aroma will reappear and the flour aroma will be lost (the aroma will give it away).
- Approximately 8 minutes after cooking the flour and the ham, pour the broth, stir everything and then add the milk little by little and integrate it (all without stopping stirring).
- 25 minutes after stirring the whole mixture, taste and adjust the salt (if necessary).
- Then place the mixture in a buttered container to avoid the milk crust and the béchamel sauce.
- After adding the hard-boiled egg to the mixture off the heat, add butter on top.
- After having let the dough cool in the refrigerator and then having dipped them in the egg and breaded them (add a little oil to your hands every time you prepare a croquette so that the mixture does not stick to your fingers).
- After having breaded the croquettes, place them in the refrigerator for a few minutes to take a little body before frying.
- Add them to the hot oil until they are evenly browned.
Ready and enjoy.
