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Ham Shank Croquettes

Crispy ham and potato cylinders fried until golden-brown, served with a creamy parsley and lemon white sauce.

PorkAppetiserPotatoFriedHamCroquettes

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 621.6 kcals 2486.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 77.6 grams 310.2 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
25
g
Butter
unsalted
200
ml
Whole Milk
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
150
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for dusting
150
g
Polenta
25
g
Plain Flour
for the sauce
Meat
250
g
Ham
picked from a ready-cooked ham shank
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Parsley
chopped fresh
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
3
tbsp
Parsley
chopped fresh, for the sauce
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
Vegetables
250
g
Potatoes
boiled until tender, drained, then mashed
1
piece
Chilli
finely chopped
4
piece
Gherkins
finely chopped

Steps

  • Combine ham, mashed potato, parsley, chilli, and gherkins in a bowl and season.
  • Mould the mixture into cylinders approximately 7.5cm long.
  • Coat each cylinder in flour, then egg, and finally polenta.
  • Fry croquettes in vegetable oil until crisp and golden-brown, then drain on paper.
  • Melt butter in a pan and stir in the flour for 2-3 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in the milk until the sauce is smooth.
  • Stir in the parsley and lemon juice, then season to taste.
  • Serve the croquettes drizzled with the prepared sauce.