Ingredients
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1/4
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1/2
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2 1/2
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4
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3/4
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1
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2
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1
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2
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Directions
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
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1
Done
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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. |
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2
Done
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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. |
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3
Done
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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. |
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4
Done
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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. |
