Ham Croquettes

10 Ingredients

Number of servings

75grams butter
1/2 onion, finely chopped
200grams ham, chopped
200grams plain flour
2 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
200grams dried white breadcrumbs
1 cup vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Nutrition per serving

29% of daily energy intake*

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugars

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Method

Step 1 of 4

Heat the butter in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the ham and cook for 1 minute.

Step 2 of 4

Stir in 125 g of the flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add the milk, beating well between each addition. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cook gently for 5 minutes until thickened. Season and then pour into a bowl. Press a sheet of clingfilm over the surface and then chill for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.

Step 3 of 4

Roll walnut-sized pieces of the ham mixture into tapered cylinders using lightly oiled hands. Leave to rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Place the remaining flour on a plate, the eggs in a shallow bowl and the breadcrumbs on a separate plate. Dust each croquette in the flour, then roll in the egg and finally in the breadcrumbs, shaking off any excess each time.

Step 4 of 4

Pour the oil into a large, deep saucepan or deep fat-fryer to a depth of at least 7 cm and heat to 180-190°C or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds. Deep-fry the croquettes in batches for about 3 minutes until golden, then remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on kitchen paper and keep warm while you cook the remaining croquettes.