Serrano Ham Croquettes using a Thermomix
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Serrano ham croquettes are the delightful love child of Spanish culinary tradition and modern comfort food. These crispy, golden bites are stuffed with the rich, savory flavor of Serrano ham, which has been carefully crafted in the dry, sunny regions of Spain for centuries. Legend has it that the art of making croquettes dates back to the 18th century, when they were first created to use up leftover meat, but we like to think of them as a delicious excuse to indulge in ham's salty goodness. With each crispy exterior giving way to a creamy, ham-filled center, they're the perfect treat for parties, tapas nights, or simply a cozy evening at home. So grab a cold drink and a few friends, because these croquettes are sure to disappear faster than you can say '¡Olé!'
Ingredients
- 50 g Butter
- 50 g Flour
- 1 Pinch(es) Salt
- 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
- 300 g Milk
- 150 g Serrano ham
- 2 Eggs
- 500 g Olive oil
Steps
Béchamel
- Add 50 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 100°C / Speed 1.
- Add 50 g of flour, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 3:00min / 90°C / Speed 3.
- Add 300 g of milk gradually in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 8:00min / 90°C / Speed 4.
- Add 150 g of serrano ham in the food processor bowl.
- Mix manual: 2:00min / 90°C / Speed 3.
- Transfer the content of the food processor bowl by using the spatula in a baking dish.
- Cover with cling film in contact.
- Setaside the preparation content at a fridge let cool.
Croquettes
- Shape the cooled béchamel into small cylindrical croquettes.
- Add 2 eggs in a bowl.
- Beat the eggs.
- Roll each croquette in Flour, then dip in the beaten Eggs, and finally coat with Breadcrumbs.
Cooking
- Add 500 g of olive oil in a frypan.
- Cook in the pan at 180°C.
- Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the content of the frypan on a baking tray.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve Hot.
