Ingredients
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4
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1/2
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1/3
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1 1/2
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1/4
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1
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1
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2
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2
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1
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1/2
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1/4
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2
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1
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1
Directions
Ham Croquettes (Croquetas De Papas Y Jamon), A popular Cuban appetizer to be eaten hot and fresh Be sure to allow time for the chilling steps It’s important to the success of the dish , A popular Cuban appetizer to be eaten hot and fresh Be sure to allow time for the chilling steps It’s important to the success of the dish
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Steps
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1
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Melt the Butter in a 3-Quart Saucepan; Add the Onions and Saut on Medium-Low Heat Until Translucent. Whisk in Sherry and Chives. Add Ground Ham. Let Simmer For 5 Minutes on Low Heat. Remove from Heat, Add Mashed Potatoes and Blend Completely. Taste and Season With Pepper and a Little Salt If Necessary. the Ham Probably Has Enough Salt Already. Spoon the Mixture Into a Baking Dish and Refrigerate Until Well Chilled, at Least 1 Hour. |
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2
Done
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Tip: the Mixture Needs to Be Firm Enough to Form Into Rolls. If the Mixture Is Too Soft or Sticky, Mix in Some Bread Crumbs. |
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3
Done
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Beat the Eggs With Water in a Mixing Bowl Until Frothy. Combine the Bread Crumbs and Flour in a Second Bowl With Salt and Pepper. Shape the Ham/Potato Mixture Into Logs About 3/4 Inch Thick and 3 Inches Long. Dip the Logs in the Egg Wash and Roll Them in the Seasoned Bread Crumbs. Dip a Second Time and Roll Again in Bread Crumbs Until They Are Completely Covered. |
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4
Done
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Important: Place the Logs in a Lightly Greased Baking Dish, Cover With Plastic Wrap, and Refrigerate For 2 to 3 Hours. (you May Also Freeze For Later Use, or Use the Freezer to Quickly Chill Them.). |
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5
Done
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in a Large Frying Pan, Add Enough Vegetable Oil to Cover Half the Croqueta at a Time. Heat the Oil to the Frying Stage -- About 360 to 375 Degrees F. Saut a Few Croquetas at a Time in the Hot Oil For 3 to 4 Minutes, Turning Occasionally, Until Golden Brown. Remove from Oil and Drain on Paper Towels. |
