Croquetas de Jamon: Ham Croquettes |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 pounds cooking ham, large dice |
1 white onion, large dice |
2 red peppers, large dice |
2 cloves garlic, sliced |
2 tablespoons tomato paste |
1/4 bunch parsley, chopped |
1/2 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
1/2 cup flour, plus 1/2 cup |
salt and freshly ground black pepper |
2 large eggs lightly beaten |
2 cups cracker meal |
canola oil, for frying |
Directions:
1. In large saute pan, saute ham, onions, peppers, and garlic. Add tomato paste and caramelize. Add parsley, nutmeg, and heavy cream. Sprinkle with 1/2 the flour.
2. Season, cool, and grind in meat grinder. Shape into finger sized sticks or patties. Bread using remaining flour, egg, and cracker meal.
3. Heat a saute pan filled 1-inch with canola oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the croquettes until golden brown.
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