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Today is
International Croquette Day
and we want to celebrate it as it deserves.
Croquettes are not just any recipe and, despite the fact that for many they are not a sophisticated dish, it is rare for a restaurant that does not boast of them.
If you can, of course.
But why?
For some chefs, like the television show
Chicote
, it is almost the yardstick of a local menu.
If they are bad, dry or precooked ... Bad, bad.
On the other hand, if the béchamel is creamy, with the perfect texture and has the right bits to make it balanced ... Then, the croquettes
become a good omen.
A few months ago when, in full confinement, we all made bread and cakes and croquettes and lentils non-stop, from BAZAR we
offered the tricks of renowned chefs
so that this recipe that we honor today, comes out perfect.
We recover them:
To begin with, Borja Segura, from Alma of Spain, explains that "so that the béchamel comes out well and it is not too difficult to volley the croquettes later, we can be guided by the rule of 100g of flour per liter of milk".
Do the croquettes fall apart when you handle them?
Ricardo Romero
, from the Colósimo restaurant in Madrid and its delicious Croquettes de Puchero, has a remedy: "Once we have empanadas, we put the croquettes in the fridge for about 8 hours before frying them, so we will prevent them from breaking".
Victor Conus, from La Mesa de Conus, emphasizes roux, that is, the mixture of fat and flour.
He recommends mixing the flour with the butter very well, browning both in just the right amount.
He also likes to add grated onion (not chopped) well browned and mix the three ingredients.
That is, its step by step would be: a little oil, poach the grated onion, add the butter and then the flour.
Mix well and then add the slightly warm milk.
Iván Saéz, from Dsncj Bistró and La Tajada, who always have croquettes in their menu, also gives advice: "To make them creamier, I substitute a part of the milk for cream and to give it more texture, we add grated egg".
a recipe for walking around the house
These tricks are available to anyone, although we already know that not everyone has a hand in the kitchen.
If you want to get started in the
noble croquetry art
and
finally
stop being a package in the kitchen, we offer you a recipe for walking around the house with which you will be sure to hit the mark.
And, be careful, they have a touch of sophistication with which you will hit the mark.
Of course, you will need a long time because if something requires this recipe it is time and love, in addition to a few ingredients.
The measurements are calculated a little by eye,
without scales and without grams
, a very imprecise formula, true, but that's how many of us cook at home every day ... Ready?
Mushroom, ham and onion croquettes for 4-5 people.
You need:
1 or 2 blister packs of ham in cubes (to taste)
1 very large onion or two if they are smaller.
The mushrooms that fit, more or less, between the two hands.
2 cups of water filled with flour
2 cups filled with flour
Nutmeg (to taste)
We have already warned that the measurements were from walking around the house, so surely the purists are scandalized.
Surely the most inexperienced in the kitchen, on the other hand, are delighted ... (or so we pretend).
Elaboration:
In a frying pan with a little oil we put the ham.
In a mincer (not a blender, but the other accessory that comes with some blades), we
chop the mushrooms and sauté them in the pan
, together with the ham.
You do not go out much, so as not to spend.
Remember that the ham already provides enough salting.
In the same mincer do the same with the
onion
and, also, to the pan.
Do not put the fire very strong, but not weak either.
It should not be cooked, but sautéed well.
How do you know that?
Well, looking, moving, looking, moving ... (with a wooden instrument that, if not, scratches the pan).
When all the concoction seems done, add
the flour
.
If you need to add a little oil, do so.
Go pouring the
milk
.
And more flour.
And another little more milk ... So until the two glasses are finished.
The texture should be creamy.
Not cement but not liquid either.
Remember that, the next day, we will have to shape it ...
Add
nutmeg
if you like the taste.
It is true that they give it a very special touch, but consider the fact that the onion, mushroom and ham already add flavor to these croquettes.
Therefore, at your discretion.
Pour the dough into similar plates or containers.
Let them cool down and cool.
The next day, it
is time for the sculpture
: you have to turn that already hardened dough into croquettes battered with breadcrumbs and egg.
There are those who double batter breadcrumbs so they have more consistency (and calories).
If the dough is manageable, just one is enough.
You always have to finish with breadcrumbs, not eggs.
Skillet with generous oil over a rather high heat to fry them.
Then, put them on a kitchen paper to absorb the excess oil well.
The next step is ... Yum!
They have no loss, we promise.
They will take a little while but the only quick croquettes are ... the frozen ones.
Once we have reached this point, we will show you some external aids and other whims related to the croquettes world.
Take advantage!
croquettes machine
This is not a normal and ordinary croquettes like other simpler ones on the market because with this polystyrene machine you can make croquettes very quickly.
It has three outlets for the dough
, so if you want to make many to consume or store, it is a perfect option.
Includes a tray to cut the churros to the desired size.
Some of the users who have already bought it, say that they have reduced the time of making the croquettes from one hour to only 20 minutes and another recommends not using it with the dough that is too cold or too hard, so as not to force the device.
Ear cooking!
You can buy it here for 38.33 euros.
CROQUETTE KIT
It is one of the best-selling kits for its obvious practicality.
It has
four accessories
to make croquettes and also meatballs, large and small.
They will always be the same size, so the result is very, very professional.
No more getting lost when handling food with your hands.
It also incorporates
20 trays to freeze them
, because it is true that as we put on ... that they are left over for another day!
If you don't know how to do them, there is no excuse, because the manufacturer shows you an explanatory video accessible from Amazon.
The tongs are also used to compact the rice and make nigiri, serve pasta, salad ... Does anyone give more?
You can buy it here for 16.43 euros
batter
One of the most lazy things when making croquettes is that
many utensils get stained
and, if we don't have planning, the kitchen ends up very dirty.
With this utensil you can flour or bread any food, including croquettes, of course, without staining so many containers and, above all, screening well so that they do not have an excess of flour or breadcrumbs.
So your fried foods will be perfect, with the
right batter, no more, no less
.
This will help you keep the oil cleaner.
It has a lid to use what you have left in later recipes.
It measures 33 x 23 x 9 cm.
Buy it here for 30.68 euros.
8 baskets
Let's say the croquettes have come out.
Not only good, but they have been spectacular.
Professionalize and sophisticated the presentation of your delicacies with these stainless steel baskets.
This pack includes
eight pieces
, so you never miss out.
They also serve to fry them in them, so they have a guaranteed use.
The size of each basket is 19 x 10 x 7.8 cm, and the magician measures 9 cm.
You can buy them here for 59.49 euros.
recipe book
Everything is on the internet, true, and there are tutorials everywhere and recipes everywhere.
But a recipe book is a recipe book and it is always convenient to have one on hand if you want to get started in this delicatessen.
That is why 'Croquettes and meatballs: Homemade, surprising and delicious recipes' must be in your kitchen.
Here you will have, in
hardcover
, a compendium of croquettes and meatballs
to go around the world
and discover new versions of two classic preparations through very simple recipes and with easy-to-find ingredients.
You can buy it here for 9.45 euros
freezing molds
If because the flute sounds or because you have a real hand, your croquettes are spectacular and it turns out that you have the magic formula of perfection, this product interests you.
It is worth organizing a croquettes marathon and freezing them to enjoy them or ... even donate them.
Surely you are not lacking volunteers.
Luckily, the dough of the croquettes defrosts wonderfully, so the quality of the product is not impaired.
This package offers you
40 trays, with a capacity of 10 croquettes each.
You can buy them for 14.41 euros here.
oil-free fryer
We no longer just fry the croquettes with oil.
With products like this fryer, you won't have to worry about spending extra oil if your goal is to cook food in an
efficient and healthy way
.
Be careful, olive oil is great, but also caloric.
It includes the Cosori recipe book, which has a hundred to give free rein to the palate.
Its square structure makes it possible to take advantage of all the available space and has a
capacity of 5.5 liters
.
Its basket is removable and is compatible to wash it in the dishwasher.
Buy it here for 139.99 euros.
Missborderlike MUG
Perhaps you have tried our recipe for clumsy and it has not turned out well (although this is impossible ...).
Maybe you are one of those who prefers to eat them, but not make them ... In that case, the gadgets that we have shown you will not have interested you.
But this one, it sure does.
If you want to make a fun gift and originate someone or, why not yourself, as a fan of croquettes, you can have breakfast or a snack with this ceramic mug.
The message is the most:
"You are obsessed with food!", "I do not know what you mean croquemente".
You can buy it here for 10.95 euros
book 'croquette and empanadilla'
We tell you the same as before with this proposal, but in this case, it is a
comic book.
It is about 'Croqueta y empanadilla', by the author Ana Oncina.
When you are a croquette, you are inexorably predestined to fall madly in love with a pastry.
And like any good couple, they decide to move in together, although nobody has said that living together was easy!
This book is
cute, fun, and has some amazing good vibes.
He has received the Popular Prize at the Barcelona Comic Fair and for the Best Work Published in 2014.
You can buy it here for 11.59 euros
conventional fryer
Properly frying a croquette is key to its success and, if you prefer a traditional method, with oil, we show you a conventional deep fryer with 2,200 W of power and a capacity of
three liters of oil
, ideal to complete this preparation.
It has a thermostat to adjust the oil temperature between 130ºC and 190ºC.
It is easy to clean and has a small exterior window that allows you to monitor the food during cooking and avoid splashing.
It has a
fully removable non-stick container
to facilitate oil drainage and the stainless steel basket incorporates a removable handle.
You can buy it here for 39.99 euros.
disposable sleeve
A convenient way to make the shape of the croquettes without staining a lot and without needing much skill, is to use a pastry bag and
put the dough inside.
You just have to cut the tip and if you have nozzles, perfect too, but they are not essential.
This roll is
10 plastic sleeves of 40 cms.
and it sells a lot on Amazon.
Also, when you're done, throw it away and voila!
You can buy it here for 2.35 euros
sleeve and mouthpiece kit
If, as we have said, you do not have mouthpieces to incorporate into the sleeve and you prefer it, this kit gives you everything done.
It has 10 disposable 55 cm sleeves and
1 stainless steel turbinate
, which allows it to be put in the dishwasher without rusting.
For price and good valuations, it is the choice of the e-commerce giant.
You can buy it here for 7.15 euros
gift kit
This kit contains everything you need to get started in the noble art of croqueting.
It includes a pack of 20 stackable trays, with a total capacity for 200 doughs;
some tweezers to make them perfect;
a béchamel preparation in
a 430 gr pot
;
and a recipe book of tricks for croquettes.
It comes all in a box and is
perfect as a gift
.
This time you will be the most original, for sure!
You can buy it here for 20.65 euros
slate plates
A good way to present any tapa is to use the slate plates that are so popular.
Even if you haven't got some croquettes to frame, let's say, if they are at least well presented, you may be able to save the situation.
This pack includes
6 plates, measuring 30 X 20. They look
great on any table and you will hit the spot like a great host.
This article is Amazon's choice for products in its segment.
You can buy it here for 26.99 euros
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