Croquetas de jamón serrano
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Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | eggs, beaten with a little water | |
| 4 | tablespoons | flour |
| a pinch of smoked paprika | ||
| 3 | tablespoons | olive oil |
| salt and pepper | ||
| 1 | cup | of milk |
| ½ | pounds | of jamón serrano, diced |
| ½ | onion, minced | |
| 2 | cups | of bread crumbs |
| olive oil for frying | ||
Directions
Heat the oil in a pan and sauté minced unions until transparent. .
Stir in the flour and cook it briefly, then whisk in the milk.
Cook, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Stir in the jamón and spread the mixture into a dish. Refrigerate until solid.
Place the beaten eggs in one dish, the bread crumbs in another.
With moistened hands, form the chilled mixture into balls or cylinders.
Dip each croqueta first in bread crumbs, then in beaten egg, then in bread crumbs again, taking care that they are well covered .
Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a deep fryer and fry the croquetas, a few at a time, until golden - about 3 minutes
Serve hot with other tapas. Also perfect with your favorite beer.
Often served as tapas, croquetas are a favorite throughout Spain.
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