# Snacks & Tapas

# Croquetas de Jamón

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#### Ingredients

- <span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">250 g of chopped serrano ham, finely chopped  
    </span></span></span>
- <span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">1 onion, very finely chopped</span></span></span>

<span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">Béchamel:</span></span></span>

- <span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">500 ml</span></span> <span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">whole milk</span></span></span>
- <span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">100 g flour</span></span></span>
- Frying oil
- Salt, pepper, muscat to taste

<span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">To coat the croquettes: </span></span></span>

- <span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">Breadcrumbs(paniermehl)</span></span></span>
- <span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">2 eggs</span></span></span>
- <span class="HwtZe" lang="en"><span class="jCAhz ChMk0b"><span class="ryNqvb">Frying oil  
    </span></span></span>

#### Method

1. Fry the onion until translucent.
2. Pour in the flour and mix well. Let it fry for a moment (constantly mix).
3. Pour in the milk. Put the heat slightly higher until the milk heats up (don't let it boil). Continuously mix until the sauce begins to thicken.
4. Add the ham, mix well. Set aside and let it cool down.
5. Prepare for coating. Beat the eggs in a bowl, then in a separate bowl pour in breadcumbs.
6. Scoop a big (half) tablespoon of the sauce, form a croqueta, coat it with breadcrumbs, then dip it in the egg, then coat again with breadcrumbs. Set aside.
7. Heat the oil (~180 C) on the pan for deep frying.
8. Put croquetas in oil, let it fry until golden brown, the flip aside and fry a little more until evenly colored.