American · Lunch
Miami ham croquetas
Cuban-style croquetas made from a thick béchamel studded with finely chopped cooked ham, chilled, shaped into small logs, breaded in panko and fried until deeply golden. The filling is nutmeg-scented and creamy inside a shattering crust, served with lime wedges and garlic mayo for dipping.
$4
25 minsPrep
15 minsCook
40 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
648Calories
23.2gProtein
46.8gFat
31.8gCarbs
6.8gSugar
1.6gFiber
1289mgSodium
315mgChol
18.1gSat Fat
487mgPotassium
189mgCalcium
2.8mgIron
1.3mcgVitamin B12
4.5mgVitamin C
gluten-free-adaptable
rich-umami
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Prep
Finely dice the cooked ham into small even pieces and set aside near the stove.
2
Melt
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute until foaming and bubbling.
3
Bloom
Whisk the flour into melted butter and cook over medium-low heat for 2 minutes until pale gold and smooth.
4
Whisk
Gradually whisk in milk over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick and pulls from pan sides.
5
Fold
Fold the diced ham, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper into the thickened béchamel until evenly distributed.
6
Chill
Spread the mixture into a shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours until firm.
7
Build
Shape the chilled paste into 5 to 6 small logs about 2 inches long using lightly floured hands.
8
Dredge
Roll each log in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
9
Fry
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat to 350°F and fry the croquetas for 3 to 4 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown and crisp.
10
Drain
Lift the croquetas onto a paper-towel-lined plate to drain excess oil for 1 minute.
11
Plate
Arrange the croquetas on a plate with lime wedge and garlic mayo made by mincing garlic and mixing with mayonnaise alongside for dipping.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz425g cooked ham
- 1 1/2 cup360ml whole milk
- 6 tbsp86g butter
- 6 tbsp46g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dredging
- 22 eggs
- 1 cup60g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 pinch2 pinch ground nutmeg
- 2 pinch2 pinch salt
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
- 2/3 cup160ml vegetable oil, for frying
- 22 lime wedge, to serve
- 2 tbsp28g mayonnaise
- 1 clove1 clove garlic
