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Smoked Cheese Croquetas with Chimichurri Sauce
Deep-fried smoky cheese and pea croquetas served with a vibrant, herby chimichurri dipping sauce.
Vegetarian
Appetiser
Cheese
Spanish
Deep-Fried
Estimated Nutrition
Calories
780.1
kcal / serving
3120.4 kcal total
Carbs
32.2
g
per serving
128.8 g total
Fat
66.4
g
per serving
265.5 g total
Protein
17.1
g
per serving
68.2 g total
Cook Time
25
minutes
Serves
4
people
Dietary
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Ingredients
CondimentsSauces
50
ml
Red Wine Vinegar
Dairy
60
g
Unsalted Butter
250
ml
Milk
100
g
Smoked Cheddar
grated
2
piece
Eggs
free-range, beaten
Fruits
0.5
piece
Lemon
juice only
GrainsCereals
60
g
Plain Flour
plus extra for rolling
150
g
Panko Breadcrumbs
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tsp
Nutmeg
grated
1
tbsp
Parsley
chopped fresh
1
bunch
Flat leaf Parsley
chopped
4
clove
Garlic
chopped
1
tbsp
Oregano
chopped
OilsFats
1
tbsp
Olive Oil
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
150
ml
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Leek
finely chopped
75
g
Peas
fresh or frozen
0.5
piece
Red Onion
very finely diced
Method
1
Heat butter and oil in a saucepan and fry leeks for 4 minutes until softened.
2
Stir in the flour gradually and cook for 5 minutes.
3
Add milk gradually and cook for 15 minutes while stirring regularly.
4
Stir in the grated cheese, peas, seasoning, nutmeg, and parsley until the cheese melts.
5
Remove from heat, cover with cling film, and allow to cool completely.
6
Beat eggs in a bowl and place breadcrumbs on a separate plate.
7
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 180°C.
8
Roll the cooled mixture into 7.5cm cylinders using floured hands.
9
Dip croquetas into the beaten egg and roll in breadcrumbs to coat.
10
Fry for 4 minutes until golden-brown, then drain on kitchen paper.
11
Mix chimichurri ingredients in a bowl and serve with the croquetas.