Ham croquettes by picador

Name: Ham croquettes by picador
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 1 pinch of salt; 1 1/4 cups flour; 2/3 cup butter; 5 oz Serrano ham; 4 cups milk; Breadcrumbs; 2 eggs; A little milk

Starter

Easy

1 h 45 m

279 Kcal

Petitchef brings you a classic and delicious ham croquette recipe from Juan, chef at the Picador restaurant in Bordeaux, France. You'll fall in love with these croquettes and how easy they are to make!

Ingredients

1 pinch of salt
1 1/4 cups flour
2/3 cup butter
5 oz Serrano ham
4 cups milk

For coating:

Breadcrumbs
2 eggs
A little milk

Materials

saucepan, mixing bowl, frying pan, paper towels

Preparation

Preparation1 h 30 m

Cook time15 min

In a saucepan, infuse the milk with the Serrano ham over medium heat, without bringing it to a boil.
In another saucepan, melt the butter.
Add the flour, stir, and cook for 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and pour the milk and Serrano ham mixture into the butter. Mix well.
Blend lightly to keep some pieces of Serrano ham.
Return the pot to medium heat and stir in a figure-eight motion until it thickens. Taste and add salt as needed. You'll know it's ready when it pulls away from the bottom.
Transfer the croquette mixture to a tray. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent a crust from forming and let it cool on the counter. Then refrigerate until it firms up a little.
After chilling, scoop out small portions with a spoon and coat them in breadcrumbs.
With your hands, shape each breadcrumb-coated portion into a cylinder.
Beat the 2 eggs and add a splash of milk. Dip the croquetas in this mixture, then coat them again with breadcrumbs before frying.
Heat the oil to a high temperature, being careful not to burn yourself. Fry the croquetas until golden brown and crispy.
And that's it—ready to enjoy! Served with a good white wine and a little salad, they're a real treat!