SPANISH HAM CROQUETTES
A croquette is a delicious snack that offers us the tasty blend of its signature ingredient—in this case, ham—and its enveloping béchamel sauce, with a singular creaminess that floods the palate with sensations of flavour, texture and temperature.
The delicate bitterness of Mahou 5 Estrellas, its perfect natural fizz, and the aromas of malt and hops that characterise it, harmonise exceptionally well with this dish, giving us a complementary flavour, a cleansing of the palate and the freshness needed to enjoy a first rate gastronomic experience.
250g Iberian ham, finely cubed
500ml full-fat or semi-skimmed milk
1 egg, beaten
1 medium onion, finely diced
4tbsp plain flour
1tbsp butter
Breadcrumbs, to coat
Virgin olive oil
Salt
Parsley
Making
1
Melt the butter in a saucepan over a low heat and sauté the onion until soft. Stir in the ham to brown slightly.
2
Gradually add the milk, stirring slowly until thick and creamy. Season to taste and leave to cool.
3
Shape the croquettes by hand, or use two spoons. Coat in the beaten egg, then the breadcrumbs.
4
Fry in a generous amount of oil over a medium heat until golden, then remove and transfer to kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil before serving.
5
Garnish with a little bit of chopped parsley.
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