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Croquettes, Spanish Style Croquetas

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Ingredients

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1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup cooked chicken, diced (can also use ham, of which serrano is best, or shrimp, or even veggies like mushrooms and asparagus)
salt
1 pinch nutmeg
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 cups extra virgin olive oil

Nutritional information

1189.8
Calories
872 g
Calories From Fat
96.9 g
Total Fat
23.8 g
Saturated Fat
140.6 mg
Cholesterol
345.1 mg
Sodium
61.5 g
Carbs
2.4 g
Dietary Fiber
10.5 g
Sugars
19.8 g
Protein
278g
Serving Size

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Croquettes, Spanish Style Croquetas

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      My grandmother grew up cooking at her uncle's side; he was a chef in a very fancy restaurant in Northern Spain. Needless to say, she was very accomplished in the kitchen! This is a Spanish staple, and always a kid's favorite. Enjoy!

      • 65 min
      • Serves 6
      • Easy

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      Croquettes, Spanish Style (Croquetas), My grandmother grew up cooking at her uncle’s side; he was a chef in a very fancy restaurant in Northern Spain Needless to say, she was very accomplished in the kitchen! This is a Spanish staple, and always a kid’s favorite Enjoy!, My grandmother grew up cooking at her uncle’s side; he was a chef in a very fancy restaurant in Northern Spain Needless to say, she was very accomplished in the kitchen! This is a Spanish staple, and always a kid’s favorite Enjoy!


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      Steps

      1
      Done

      Melt Butter Over Medium Heat. Add the Onions and Cook Until They Become Translucent, About 5 Minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 Cups of the Flour and Stir Constantly. Cook the Roux For 5 Minutes Until the Flour Is Cooked Through and Golden Brown. Pour the Milk Into the Flour Mixture and Cook, Stirring Constantly, For About 2 Minutes, Until You Have a Thick Sauce.

      2
      Done

      Add the Chicken or Other Protein/Veggie, and Sprinkle in 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt and the Nutmeg. Cook For Another 2 Minutes and Cool a Little; It Should Be Very Thick. Try to Make a Little Ball in Your Hands; It Shouldn't Stick Too Much. If It Does Stick, Return to Pan and Cook a Little Longer. Spread the Mixture on a Baking Sheet and Cool.

      3
      Done

      Take a a Golf-Ball Sized Ball of the Mixture and Roll in Your Hands to Make a Cylinder. Roll in the Remaining 1 Cup Flour, Then in the Eggs, and Then in the Breadcrumbs and Set Aside to Dry on Another Cookie Sheet. Repeat With the Remaining Mixture.

      4
      Done

      in a Small Deep Frying Pan, Heat the Olive Oil to 375 Degrees. Working in Small Batches, Add the Croquetas, Making Sure They Are Covered Completely in Oil. Fry Until Golden, About 1 Minute, Then Transfer to a Paper Towel-Lined Rack to Drain. Be Sure to Allow the Oil to Return to 375 Degrees F on a Thermometer Between Batches. Season With Salt and Serve Hot.

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