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Gluten-free croquettes: what are they like?

The croquettes are from meals More popular from Spain. However, its components cannot be ingested by the entire population. It is the case of Celiac, they cannot consume any food that contains gluten. Therefore, today we are going to talk about gluten-free croquettes do you know them? We present them to you.

One of the most typical dishes of Spain

Croquettes are a dish that is never missing from bar menus. Furthermore, it is one of the spanish favorites. We could even say that one of the typical recipes of our country. But did you know that its origin is not national? Croquettes come from France. They can be eaten as starters, side dishes, tapas or main course. In addition, they can be made with various ingredients and in different ways. That is, we can find croquettes of ham, chicken, stew, mushrooms, vegetables, etc.

The components that are fundamental in its preparation are those with which the bechamel and batter. And it is that, they are still a mass of bechamel coated in egg and fried breadcrumbs. However, these components may vary in order to adapt to allergies and diseases. A clear example is the new varieties of gluten free croquettes. Cooked with celiac people in mind. However, gluten-free products, in general, They usually have very high prices.

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gluten-free croquette plate /source: instagram user @ Marian.alamo

Homemade recipe

If you are celiac, or know someone who suffers from this disease, and you do not want to miss the opportunity to savor this delicacy. Us We teach you how to make delicious gluten-free croquettes. In your home and without having to pay exorbitant prices. In such a way, this recipe would come out to you $2.1 on average per person. Let's start!

Ingredients

  • 100 gramos de gluten free flour of Schär. You can also use cornstarch or cornstarch
  • 50 grams of chopped ham
  • 750 milliliters of milk
  • Half an onion
  • Gluten-free and lactose-free breadcrumbs panceliac
  • 2 eggs
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 gramos de nutmegto ground

We start with the dough

To begin we must peel and cut the onion very finely. We have to try that is not appreciated when biting. We also do it with the ham. In this case we cut it according to how we like its touch. I mean, if you like croquettes with chunks, they don't have to be very small. Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, add two tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion and let it begin to fry. very low fire. In this way, we heat milk without lactose and dissolve the gluten-free flour or cornstarch in it.

As soon as we observe that the onion is transparent, we incorporate the mixture, previously made. We take advantage of this moment to season and add the nutmeg. Be careful with the salt! The ham is already salty by itself. Stir frequently to prevent lumps from appearing. On medium heat. So that the bechamel comes out well we need to stir well and for a long time. More or less, until the dough comes off the edges when passing the ladle. Once it thickens, we add the ham. Non stop stirring.

gluten free croquettes
gluten-free croquettes / source: instagram user @ singluten_artediet

The last thing we have to do to have a perfect dough is turn off the fire. Remove the dough to a bowl and we let it cool.

To batter!

Once the dough is cold, We start shaping them. Making circular balls or in a more oval way, we do this step according to how we like it. Now we need to get two deep plates. In one crack and beat the eggs. While the other we cover it well with breadcrumbs. When the bechamel already has the desired shape, we bathe it individually in egg We drain them well andas we introduce the breadcrumbs. Likewise, we repeat this step with the egg, again.

While we carry out this process, heat a good amount of oil in a deep frying pan. If this is already hot, we begin to fry the battered croquettes. We must have caution and fry the croquettes on their upper side. Thus preventing them from opening and the filling coming out. When we remove them from the pan, place them on a plate with absorbent paper on top. To remove the oil that we do not want. Y they would be ready!

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It is a simple and fun recipe, but it takes a lot of time. However, it is clear that worth. We are, without a doubt, some big lovers of croquettes. That is why we think it is necessary and a very good idea. bring them to as many people as possibleregardless of its conditions. So let's reproduce this recipe gluten-free croquettes. and you? Have you already made this dish?

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