Ham and Cheese Croquetas with Rapeseed Mayo

Deep-fried cheesy ham bundles served with a homemade rapeseed oil mayonnaise for dipping in this easy tapas style dish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1003.1 kcals 4012.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.4 grams 189.6 grams
Fat 78.1 grams 312.5 grams
Protein 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
75
g
500
ml
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
3
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
GrainsCereals
75
g
75
g
Plain Flour
for coating
100
g
Panko Breadcrumbs
Japanese style
Meat
150
g
Ham
chopped
NutsSeeds
1
g
Salt
to taste
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
bunch
Parsley
chopped
OilsFats
500
ml
Rapeseed Oil
for deep frying
100
ml
Rapeseed Oil
for mayonnaise

Steps

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan, whisk in flour, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in milk to form a thick sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the fresh breadcrumbs, ham, cheese, and parsley then chill for 3-4 hours.
  • Shape the chilled mixture into 7cm cylinders.
  • Coat each cylinder in flour, then beaten egg, and finally panko breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fat fryer to 170°C.
  • Deep fry the croquetas in batches until golden-brown and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Whisk egg yolks with mustard while gradually adding oil to create the mayonnaise.
  • Stir in vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and serve with the croquetas.