In small quantities
In small quantities
To make equal croquettes and that they do not break, the first thing to bear in mind is that they have to be fried in small quantities.
Put the dough in a pastry bag
Put the dough in a pastry bag
It is a very simple and clean way to shape them. Put the warm dough in a pastry bag with a wide nozzle and make “churros” on a tray with plenty of breadcrumbs. Then, with a knife, cut them into equal size portions.
Pay attention to batter
Pay attention to batter
The ideal is to pass them first in breadcrumbs, then in egg and, again, in breadcrumbs. If you coat them twice, they will be covered in a thicker layer that will be more difficult to break. And if you use thick breadcrumbs, they will be more crisp.
Fry them in hot oil
Fry them in hot oil
The ideal temperature would be between 175 and 180 degrees. An easy way to know that it is very hot is that, when you add the first croquette, bubbles appear around it. And remember that the croquettes must be almost completely covered by the oil.
The croquettes are one of those delicious snacks that appeal to many people, but few dare to do because they are a bit laborious, and not always look good …
However, with our simple and delicious recipe for cheese and spinach croquettes, and the step-by-step photo gallery so they stay the same and do not break, all the buts are over! Do you dare to try?
Ingredients for the dough:
- 400 g of spinach
- 1 clove garlic
- 150 g of Gruyère cheese in a piece
- 1 egg
- 40 g of flour
- 40g butter
- 200 ml milk
- 100 g of breadcrumbs
- 100 ml olive oil
- Salt
How to make the dough
- Prepare the spinach. First, wash them and cook them in salted water for about 6-8 minutes. Then drain them very well and chop them. Then peel the garlic and chop it too. And finally, heat two tablespoons of oil and sauté the garlic and spinach for a couple of minutes. Withdraw and reserve.
- Make the bechamel. Heat the butter in a skillet and add the flour. Lightly brown it without stopping stirring and add the hot milk little by little; season and cook until thickened.
- Add the vegetables and cheese. Add the spinach to the pan and continue cooking for another 2 minutes. Pour the mixture into a bowl, add the diced cheese and stir. Let it rest for a few hours in the refrigerator. And finally, fry them how we explain you in step by step.
Clara trick
Alternative to the pastry bag
If you don't have a pastry bag on hand, another way to make croquettes of the same size is with the help of a couple of spoons. So you always take the same proportion of dough with a spoon. And with the other you press on top to shape it.
