Croquettes, Spanish Style (Croquetas) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/4 lb butter
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
3/4 cup cooked chicken, diced (can also use ham , of which serrano is best, or shrimp , or even veggies like mushrooms and asparagus)
salt
1 pinch nutmeg
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 cups extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Melt butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they become translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the flour and stir constantly. Cook the roux for 5 minutes until the flour is cooked through and golden brown. Pour the milk into the flour mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, until you have a thick sauce.
Add the chicken or other protein/veggie, and sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the nutmeg. Cook for another 2 minutes and cool a little; it should be very thick. Try to make a little ball in your hands; it shouldn't stick too much. If it does stick, return to pan and cook a little longer. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and cool.
Take a a golf-ball sized ball of the mixture and roll in your hands to make a cylinder. Roll in the remaining 1 cup flour, then in the eggs, and then in the breadcrumbs and set aside to dry on another cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
In a small deep frying pan, heat the olive oil to 375 degrees. Working in small batches, add the croquetas, making sure they are covered completely in oil. Fry until golden, about 1 minute, then transfer to a paper towel-lined rack to drain. Be sure to allow the oil to return to 375 degrees F on a thermometer between batches. Season with salt and serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1230.3 Kcal (5151 kJ)
Calories from fat	924.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	102.68g	158%
Cholesterol	118.61mg	40%
Sodium	329.77mg	14%
Potassium	435.66mg	9%
Total Carbs	60.08g	20%
Sugars	9.5g	38%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	9%
Protein	17.82g	36%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	1.5mg	9%
Calcium	243.1mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	298.45 Kcal (1250 kJ)
Calories from fat	224.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.91g	158%
Cholesterol	28.77mg	40%
Sodium	80mg	14%
Potassium	105.68mg	9%
Total Carbs	14.57g	20%
Sugars	2.3g	38%
Dietary Fiber	0.54g	9%
Protein	4.32g	36%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	2%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	59mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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