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La Bomba
Preparation info
- Yield:
12
croquetas - Difficulty
Easy
Appears in
Published 2026
La Bomba (the Bomb) is believed to have originated in a bar in Barcelona, inspired by the bombings that occurred during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939). These delicious ball-shaped croquetas of mashed potatoes are filled with meat, then breaded and fried. Enjoy with a fiery salsa brava.
Ingredients
1 pound - Neutral oil for cooking
8 ounces
Method
To make the potatoes, fill a medium saucepan with water, add a large pinch of salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and cook over medium-high heat until easily pierced with a knife, 15 to 20 minutes.
In the meantime, warm 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat and add the pork, onion, and garlic. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the salt and ½ teaspo