Spanish croquettes
Description
Actually, croquettes are originally a French dish, but they turned out so delicious that the Spanish neighbors quickly took note of this recipe. Spanish croquettes are a great side dish when you're tired of porridge, pasta, and potatoes. The classic recipe usually features potatoes, but today I'm sharing a different recipe.
Instructions
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Step 1
Peel 1 onion and 1 carrot, cut into large pieces. Boil the chicken breast together with the vegetables and herbs.
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Step 2
Clean the mushrooms and onions, chop finely.
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Step 3
Sauté mushrooms and onions in a pan for 5–7 minutes. Add flour and butter, and cook until golden brown.
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Step 4
When everything is fried, gradually pour in the milk, constantly stirring. Then add a couple more ladles of broth left over from boiling the chicken.
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Step 5
Shred the chicken into very thin fibers.
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Step 6
Add the chicken to the sauce and let it cool, then refrigerate overnight.
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Step 7
Cut the cheese into large strips.
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Step 8
Form the croquettes. Place the chicken mince on a moist palm, shape it into a patty, and put a piece of cheese in the center.
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Step 9
Form an oval croquette and roll it in flour. Repeat with all the croquettes.
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Step 10
Then dip each piece into beaten egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
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Step 11
Fry the croquettes in a pan with vegetable oil on each side until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Done!