Turkey Croquettes with Quail Eggs
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Prepare these croquettes as a hot appetizer for a festive table, making them smaller and filling them with halved quail eggs. This appetizer is very tasty paired with spicy sauces. The croquettes can be deep-fried in advance and later simply placed in the oven for a few minutes. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
In a meat grinder or blender, grind turkey fillet with onion, garlic, herbs, and a bun soaked in cream. Add a raw egg, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix the ground meat thoroughly.
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Step 2
Boil and peel the quail eggs. Slice the hot pepper into rings and place them on the eggs. Then wrap them with strips of cheese. With wet hands, shape round croquettes from the minced meat, placing the prepared quail eggs inside.
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Step 3
Coat the croquettes in rice flour—it hardly burns during frying and is very convenient for deep-frying. Fry the croquettes in the deep fryer until golden brown, turning them a couple of times.
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Step 4
Place the croquettes on paper towels to remove excess oil. Then put them in the oven and heat at 200°C for 5–7 minutes until the croquettes are fully cooked through.
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Step 5
Serve the croquettes as a hot appetizer with fresh vegetables or simply with your favorite sauce.