Croquetas De Jamon

RECIPE SUMMARY:

• Prep Time: 1 hr 10 min

• Cook Time: 20 min

• Servings: 20

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INGREDIENTS:

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• Olive Oil

• Yellow Onions (1/4 Cup)

• Smoked Soy-Free Pork Ham Cubes (Uncured) (8oz)

• Italian Parsley (1 Tablespoon)

• Sazon with Coriander & Annatto and Sazon with Saffron (1/2 Teaspoon)

• All-Purpose Flour (1/2 Cup)

• Paprika (1/2 Teaspoon)

• Whole Milk (1 1/2 Cups)

• Nutmeg (1/8 Teaspoon)

• Eggs (1)

• Sourdough Breadcrumbs (1/3 Cup)

  • Regular Breadcrumbs (Alternative)

• Limes (1-2)

STEPS:

• Prepare the Onion:

  • Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat.

  • Finely mince the onion using a chopper.

  • Add the minced onion to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.

• Prepare the Ham:

  • Finely mince the ham using a chopper.

  • Add the minced ham to the skillet with the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes.

  • Season the mixture with parsley, Sazon Goya, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

• Add Flour:

  • Add 1/2 cup of flour to the ham and onion mixture. Stir until the ham is coated with flour. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

• Prepare the Milk:

  • Microwave the milk for 30 seconds.

  • Add nutmeg to the milk and stir to combine. Set aside.

• Combine Milk and Ham Mixture:

  • Reduce the heat to medium-low.

  • Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly until you achieve a creamy mixture and consistency.

• Cool the Mixture:

  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, ensuring the plastic wrap touches the surface of the mixture.

  • Let it cool completely for 40-60 minutes.

• Form the Croquettes:

  • Prepare three separate bowls: one with the remaining flour, one with the beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.

  • Scoop the cooled mixture into your hands and form it into logs.

  • Coat each log with flour, then dip in the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

  • Place the formed croquettes on a plate.

• Fry the Croquettes:

  • Heat enough oil in a large pan to cover the croquettes, aiming for an oil temperature of around 375 degrees F.

  • Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per batch, turning them to ensure even frying.

• Drain and Serve:

  • Transfer the fried croquettes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  • Serve with lime slices and enjoy.

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