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Cuban Croquetas de Jamón

Cultural Context

Cuban croquetas de jamón are a beloved snack and appetizer in Cuba, often enjoyed at family gatherings and celebrations. These crispy, golden croquettes are filled with a creamy mixture of ham and spices, showcasing the island's culinary heritage. While traditionally made with ham, variations exist, reflecting local tastes and available ingredients. Croquetas have gained popularity beyond Cuba, becoming a staple in Latin American cuisine and even in fusion dishes worldwide.

CubanCUappetizer
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups ham
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup milk
1/2 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup bread crumbs
2 eggs, beaten
for frying, cooking oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Making the dough for the croquetas and placing it in the fridge.

2

Later, coating the croquetas in flour, egg, and bread crumbs.

3

Frying the coated croquetas.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingfrying

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyegggluten

Also Known As

Ham CroquettesCroquetas de Jamón

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