Jamón Croquetas (Spanish Croquettes)

Name: Jamón Croquetas (Spanish Croquettes)
Ingredients: 60 g olive oil; 60 g unsalted butter; 150 g onion, very finely chopped; 350 g plain flour; 950 g whole milk; 0.5 tsp fine sea salt; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg; 150 g cured ham, finely diced; 2 eggs, beaten; 200 g panko breadcrumbs; sunflower oil, as needed, for frying

Jamón croquetas are a classic Spanish tapa. These creamy, savoury fritters feature a thick béchamel base studded with finely diced cured ham (jamón), which is then breaded and fried until golden brown and irresistibly crispy.

Difficulty

Medium

Time

540 min

Author

Kenwood

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Ingredients

Servings

For the dough

60 g olive oil
60 g unsalted butter
150 g onion, very finely chopped
350 g plain flour
950 g whole milk
0.5 tsp fine sea salt
0.5 tsp ground black pepper
0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
150 g cured ham, finely diced

For the coating

2 eggs, beaten
200 g panko breadcrumbs
sunflower oil, as needed, for frying

Utensils

Bowl medium, 3 Bowls small, Saucepan large, KCL96.004DG, KCL95.424SI, Stir Tool, Creaming Beater

Instructions

Step 1

Fit the Stir Tool and Stir Assist Clip.

Add olive oil and butter into the appliance bowl.

Heat for 2 minutes at 110ºC on speed Off until melted.

Add onion.

Cook for 5 minutes at 110ºC on speed Stir 2 until translucent.

Step 2

Remove the Stir Tool and Stir Assist Clip, and fit the Creaming Beater.

Add 200 g plain flour into the appliance bowl.

Cook for 4 minutes at 95ºC on speed Stir 1 until smooth.

Fit the splashguard.

Slowly add the milk while the machine is running.

Mix for 3 minutes on speed Stir 1 until combined.

Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Cook for 15 minutes at 102ºC on speed Stir 1 until the mixture has thickened.

Add ham.

Mix for 2 minutes on speed Stir 1 until combined.

Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl and chill in the fridge overnight.

Step 3

Add 150 g plain flour, eggs and panko breadcrumbs into three clean bowls.

Transfer the dough to a work surface and divide into 24 equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a small log.

Take one dough log and roll in flour, followed by egg and breadcrumbs.

Repeat the same process with the remaining dough logs.

Step 4

Line a plate with paper towel.

Fill a large, heavy-based saucepan with oil, no more than 1/3 full.

Heat on a high heat until the oil reaches 175ºC or until bubbling gently.

Using a heatproof slotted spoon, carefully lower 12 croquetas into the hot oil, frying in smaller batches if your pot is smaller to avoid overcrowding.

Fry for 5 minutes on a medium-high heat until golden brown.

Using a heatproof slotted spoon, transfer the croquetas onto the lined plate.

Repeat the same frying process with the remaining croquetas.

Serve.

Tip: This recipe makes 24 croquetas, serving 8 as part of a tapas selection.

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Cooking Chef XL KCL95.424SI