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Ham croquettes
Croquetas de jamón
Preparation info
- For
6
Tapas - Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
By Fiona Dunlop
Published 2002
Competition in the ham croquettes stakes is ruthless. All over Spain, some sad attempts and a few delectable ones are created. The Casa Pali version is a rare bird, as it achieves the perfect blend of reassuring creaminess and smoky ham flavour in a deliciously crisp outer coating.
Ingredients
Method
- Melt the butter in a frying pan. Add the flour and stir for 3-4 minutes, until well blended, to form a roux. Take the pan off the heat and add the milk slowly, incorporating each addition into the roux and mixing until it is smooth before adding any more. Put the pan back on the heat and bring the milk up to the boil, stirring continually. The mixture should become very