PALEO Ham Croquettes | Gluten & Dairy Free Recipe for Traditional Cuban Food | COOKBOOK COLLAB

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

almond flour

🥗Healthier: coconut flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Coconut flour is lower in carbs.

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides heart-healthy fats.

Dice the boneless ham steak and pulse it in a food processor until fine and crumbly.

Add coconut milk, eggs, dried parsley, onion powder, nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon of coconut flour to the food processor and blend until a moist dough forms.

Heat coconut oil or bacon fat in a 5-quart Dutch oven or cast iron skillet over high heat until approximately 2 inches deep.

Prepare croquetas by taking about 2 tablespoons of the ham paste, shaping it into a football shape, and breading it in the remaining coconut flour.

Let the croquetas sit for a bit to firm up before frying.

Once the oil is hot (bubbles when coconut flour is sprinkled), add 4-5 croquetas at a time to avoid overcrowding.

Deep fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

If they start to fall apart, switch to a different pan and use vegetable oil for frying.

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