Croquetas de jam n

Directions

  1. 1Fry diced ham in a pan with olive oil.
  2. 2Take out fried ham and chop it up.
  3. 3Saute diced onion in the same pan.
  4. 4Add butter and flour, cook together.
  5. 5Add milk and whisk constantly until a béchamel sauce forms without lumps.
  6. 6Add ham and mix well.
  7. 7Transfer to a container and let it cool.
  8. 8Refrigerate for 3 hours.
  9. 9Shape croquettes.
  10. 10Dip in egg, then breadcrumbs.
  11. 11Fry a few at a time in a saucepan with hot oil.
  12. 12Serve.

Ingredients

  • 230 g jam n reserva a tacos o virutas
  • 1 onion
  • 50 grams butter
  • 50 grams flour
  • 400 mililitros milk
  • egg
  • bread crumbs
  • oil for frying

Equipment

panspatulafood processorcontainerspoonforksaucepan

Tips

  • You can make croquettes without onion.
  • If the roux is hot, use cold or room temperature milk and if the roux is rather cold, heat the milk a little. If the milk is hot, cool the roux a little.