Crispy Pork Croquetas

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked ham, finely diced
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 whole eggs, beaten
• 1 cup neutral oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 3 tbsp flour until smooth, then cook 1 minute stirring constantly.

2. 2

   Pour milk slowly while whisking to avoid lumps. Cook 3 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

3. 3

   Stir in ham and parsley. Remove from heat and spread onto a plate to cool completely, about 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Place remaining flour in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko in a third. Form ham mixture into 12 oval croquetas.

5. 5

   Coat each croqueta in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently so crumbs stick. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

6. 6

   Fry croquetas in two batches, 2 minutes per side, until deep golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel to drain. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

• large saucepan
• large skillet
• whisk
• shallow bowls (3)
• plate
• paper towels

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