Paella Croquettes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups risotto rice (short grains) or 2 1/2 cups paella rice ( short grains)
1 large onion, medium chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tsp crushed garlic
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 1/2 tsp saffron, crushed or 2 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp olive oil
5 cups chicken stock or 5 cups water, heated
6 oz salami
6 oz smoked ham (or any other spiced meat)
seasoned flour
2 eggs, beaten with
1 little milk
seasoned dry bread crumb
oil, to fry
parsley, to serve (optional)

Directions:

Put rice in a large pot along with bullion cube, bay leaf garlic, olive oil and saffron/turmeric.
Pour heated stock/water over the mixture.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer until all the water is absorbed (about 17 minutes).
Remove from heat remove the bay leaf and allow the rice mixture to cool.
Mince the meats in a food processor and add to the rice mixture.
The mixture should be a little moist enabling you to roll medium balls.
If it is too wet, add a little breadcrumbs or flour.
Form the rice mixture into medium size balls and roll them in the seasoned flour until they are lightly covered.
Roll them in the egg wash and then the breadcrumbs.
(These may be refrigerated overnight).
Deep fry in hot oil (365°F/185°C) until lightly golden and crispy.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	198.44 Kcal (831 kJ)
Calories from fat	43.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.85g	7%
Cholesterol	29mg	10%
Sodium	359.43mg	15%
Potassium	125.26mg	3%
Total Carbs	27.68g	9%
Sugars	2.23g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.51g	2%
Protein	8.07g	16%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	8.9mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.26 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.62g	7%
Cholesterol	21.67mg	10%
Sodium	268.53mg	15%
Potassium	93.58mg	3%
Total Carbs	20.68g	9%
Sugars	1.67g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.38g	2%
Protein	6.03g	16%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	0.2mg	2%
Calcium	6.7mg	1%

* 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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