Croquetas de Jamón 🐖 • Ham Croquettes Recipe 🤩 - Episode 823

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: chicken

Turkey ham is lower in fat while chicken is more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is dairy-free, while a cornstarch mix can lower costs.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko provides a lighter texture, while crushed crackers can be cheaper.

In a skillet over medium heat, add butter followed by olive oil.

When it starts sizzling, add finely chopped white onions and sauté for 1 minute.

Add pressed garlic and sauté for another minute.

Add all-purpose flour, stir until the ingredients are coated, and cook for 1 ½ to 2 minutes, stirring constantly to remove bitterness from the flour.

Pour in half-and-half and season with smoked paprika, chopped dried rosemary, dried oregano leaves, dried thyme leaves, and ground nutmeg. Stir until the texture gets smoother and the sauce thickens.

Add serrano ham and chopped parsley, blending everything into the mixture until it forms a gooey ball.

Remove from heat and transfer the mixture into a bowl. Let it cool for 10 minutes before covering and transferring to the fridge for 5 hours.

Set up the breading station: In a shallow dish, add breadcrumbs (Panko, ground to a fine texture) and season with freshly ground black pepper. Mix together and set aside.

In another shallow dish, add an egg and beat it before adding a little bit of milk. Whisk until nicely blended and set aside.

Take a small amount of the ham mixture, roll it into a ball, and form a cylinder by gently spreading it out between your hands.

Dredge each croquette in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it’s entirely covered, then place it in the egg mixture, and back to the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

Transfer to a plate while doing the others.

In a shallow skillet, bring the oil temperature to 375ºF.

When the oil reaches the temperature, carefully place the croquettes in batches and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon, transfer the croquettes to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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