Cultured Palate: Dishes from Spain
| January 10, 2018
Croquetas
Jamón (ham) is such a key part of Spanish cuisine that it appears in many different dishes. One of the most popular dishes to make with leftover jamón are croquetas – tiny fritters that are made with pieces of jamón suspended in a creamy gravy.
The croquetas are fried, and are generally served as part of a tapas spread. If you’re not a fan of ham, you can find these made with diced chicken or even vegetables, but croquetas with jamón serrano are the most traditional option.
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