How to Make Tapas - Part 1

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often less expensive than pork.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture.

Cook pork shoulder in a pot with water, onion, garlic, and bay leaf until tender, about 1.5 hours.

Remove pork and let cool; reserve broth.

Shred the pork into small pieces.

In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add flour and stir for 2-3 minutes until golden.

Gradually whisk in milk, stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Add shredded pork, parsley, nutmeg, salt, and pepper; mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Spread mixture on a tray and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.

Form mixture into small balls or oval shapes.

Dip each croquette in beaten egg, then coat with bread crumbs.

Heat olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon juice.

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