Manchego Croquetas with Padron Peppers and Ham

Spanish-inspired deep-fried cheese croquetas served with blistered padron peppers and savory Iberico ham.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 755.1 kcals 3020.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 60.5 grams 242.1 grams
Fat 43.9 grams 175.4 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
75
g
500
ml
150
g
2
piece
Eggs
Free-range, beaten
GrainsCereals
200
g
Plain Flour
For the sauce base
75
g
Plain Flour
For coating
75
g
100
g
Panko Breadcrumbs
Japanese style
Meat
100
g
Iberico Ham
Sliced, to serve
NutsSeeds
1
bunch
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
1
1
Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
1
1
Sea Salt
Coarse
OilsFats
4
tbsp
Vegetables

Steps

  • Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in 200g of flour, and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in milk to form a thick sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in fresh breadcrumbs, cheese, and parsley, then chill in the fridge for 4 hours.
  • Shape the chilled mixture into 7cm cylinders.
  • Preheat a deep-fat fryer or oil in a heavy pan to 170°C.
  • Coat each cylinder in 75g of flour, then beaten eggs, then panko breadcrumbs.
  • Fry croquetas in batches until golden-brown and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan and fry peppers for 4 minutes until blistered.
  • Sprinkle peppers with sea salt and serve with croquetas and ham.