Miami Eats: How to make Croquetas a latin dish

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked chicken

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is more budget-friendly.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk is dairy-free, while the alternative is cost-effective.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko offers a lighter texture, while crushed crackers are often cheaper.

Sharpen knife with a blade sharpener.

Slice chorizo into thin strips.

Melt butter in a pan.

Add flour to melted butter to create a roux.

Add heavy cream to the roux and season to taste.

Put chorizo in the fridge to cool.

Use a one-ounce scooper to form balls from the mixture.

Place formed balls on a plate and put them in the freezer to harden.

Prepare for breading by setting up bowls for flour, egg, and breading.

Crack eggs into a bowl, keeping the shells for disposal.

Flour the balls before dipping them in egg wash and then breading.

Fully bread the croquetas and prepare to fry them.

Heat oil to 375°F for frying.

Fry croquetas for 2 to 2.5 minutes, adjusting time based on size.

Ensure croquetas are cooked through by using a toothpick to check doneness.

If freezing, freeze croquetas in a single layer before transferring to a bag or container.

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