Ham Croquetas With Garlic Mayo
Delight your taste buds with these crispy and flavorful croquetas, featuring a harmonious blend of ham, parsley, and a creamy filling. With a crunchy coating and a smooth interior, these croquetas are perfect for sharing with friends and family as a delicious appetizer or snack. Dip them in a tangy and creamy homemade mayonnaise for an extra burst of flavor. Get ready to enjoy these irresistible treats that are sure to impress your guests!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 75g/2½oz butter
- 200g/7oz plain flour
- 500ml/18fl oz milk
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
- 75g/2½oz fresh breadcrumbs
- 100g/3½oz ham
- 50g/2oz serrano ham
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley
- 75g/2½oz plain flour
- 2 free-range eggs
- 100g/3½oz panko Japanese breadcrumbs
- , for deep frying rapeseed oil
- 3 free-range egg yolks
- 1-2 tsp English mustard
- 100ml/3½fl oz rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- ½ tsp crushed garlic
- and freshly ground saltblack pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then whisk in the flour and cook for 2-3 minutes. Whisk in the milk slowly until you have a very thick sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in the breadcrumbs, both hams and parsley. Place in the fridge to chill for 3-4 hours.
- Shape the chilled mixture into 7cm/2¾in cylinders. Place the flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs in three separate bowls. Coat each one in the flour, then egg and finish with a layer of breadcrumbs.
- Add the oil into a deep-fat fryer and preheat to 170C/338F. (Caution: Do not leave hot oil unattended.)
- Deep fry the croquetas in batches until golden-brown. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
- To make the mayonnaise, whisk the egg yolks with the mustard in a bowl and then very slowly and gradually add the oil, whisking continuously. Stir through the vinegar and garlic, then season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the croquetas on a board with a bowl of mayonnaise for dipping.
Cook Time
1H
Yield
Serves 4-6
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