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Ham and Rice Croquettes

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Ham and Rice Croquettes

Ham and Rice Croquettes

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Equipment

  • - Hand Mixer: Ideal for mixing dough and ensuring a smooth texture in your croquette filling.

  • - Food Processor: Useful for chopping vegetables or processing rice quickly.

  • - Piping Bag Set: Perfect for neatly shaping the croquettes during assembly.

  • - Ice Cube Trays (Silicone): Helps in portioning and freezing ingredients like rice mix efficiently.

  • - Deep Fryer or Deep Sauté Pan: For frying croquettes to a crispy golden brown.

  • - Cookie Sheet with Silicone Baking Mat: Great for baking the outer coating of your croquettes, if desired.

  • - Measuring Cups and Spoons: Essential for precise ingredient measurements in cooking and baking recipes.

  • - Oven-Safe Pot or Pan (12 Inch): Useful for boiling the ham and preparing other components of your croquettes.

  • - Nonstick Spatula: To handle delicate dough without sticking, ensuring a clean fold or shape during assembly.

  • - Ziplock Freezer Bags (Large Size): Helpful for freezing pre-made portions of rice mix and cooked ham cubes.

  • - Precision Thermometer: Useful for achieving the ideal internal temperature in frying croquettes or ensuring proper reheating if needed.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice, cooled

  • 3/4 cup finely chopped cooked ham (about 1/4 pound)

  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan

  • 2 large eggs, divided

  • 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs

  • About 3 cups vegetable oil

  • Equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Stir together rice, ham, cheese, 1 egg, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Put remaining egg (lightly beaten) and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls.
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Instruction 2

Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches oil to 350°F in a 10-inch skillet over high heat. Meanwhile, dampen your hands and form 1/4-cup amounts of rice mixture into 2 1/2-inch cakes. Lightly coat with egg, then with bread crumbs. Fry croquettes in 2 batches, turning once or twice, until golden-brown, 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
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