Croquetas de Jamon

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Melt butter, stir in filling flour and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in milk slowly and simmer, stirring, until very thick.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Stir in ham and nutmeg. Spread in a shallow container, cool briefly, cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Shape cold filling into 20 short cylinders with lightly oiled hands.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Roll in coating flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs; chill 20 minutes.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Fry in small batches in oil at 175°C, in a pan less than half full, until golden and the filling reaches 74°C. Drain on a rack.