Cuban Ham and Cheese Croquetas with Salad
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Ingredients
- 200 g thick-cut ham
- 150 g mature cheddar, grated
- 150 g plain flour
- 2 large eggs
- 100 g panko breadcrumbs
- 100 g mixed salad leaves
- 300 ml sunflower oil, for frying
Method
- 1
Finely chop the ham and mix with the grated cheddar and half the plain flour to bind into a thick paste. Shape into 12 small logs and chill for 15 minutes.
- 2
Roll the logs in the remaining flour, dip in the beaten eggs, then coat in the panko breadcrumbs.
- 3
Heat the sunflower oil in a deep pan and fry the croquetas in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and hot through.
- 4
Drain on kitchen paper.
- 5
Serve the hot croquetas with the mixed salad leaves.
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