POSTED FOR ZAAR WORLD TOUR 5. Popular throughout Spain, tapas are appetizers. They can also form an entire meal and range from simple items such as olives and cheese to more elaborate preparations like garlic shrimp and little meatballs. Although it's not necessary to dine out when craving these bite-sized eats. Just gather some friends, and serve some of Spain's tastiest treats. Use tea saucers as plates, and encourage your guests to use toothpicks or their fingers when eating (as is the tradition in Spain). The saffron aioli here provides just the right taste, and a contrasting texture to the crispness of the croquetas. Feel free to play with the potato mixture...if so inclined, stuff some of the croquetas with cooked red pepper and onion. Serve these tasty potato croquetas with any combination of olives, nuts, cheese and fruits you desire. They are popular, so make extra. From Gourmet Magazine.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 Croquetas, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Prepare Croquetas:.
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cover with salted cold water by 1 inch in a 2-quart saucepan, then boil until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Drain in a colander. Mash or force potatoes through a ricer into a medium bowl and cool.
- Lightly beat 1 egg in a small bowl with a fork.
- Add to cooled potatoes along with herbs, butter, salt, and pepper and stir until just combined.
- Spoon tablespoons of potato mixture onto a tray, then lightly roll each into a ball between palms of your hands and return to tray.
- Lightly beat remaining 2 eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
- Spread flour in a shallow bowl, then spread bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
- Working in batches, roll balls in flour to coat, gently shaking off excess.
- Dip balls in egg, turning to coat and letting excess drip off, then roll in bread crumbs and return to tray. Chill, covered, for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 200°F.
- Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a pot.
- Working in batches, fry croquetas, turning if necessary, until browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per batch.
- Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then transfer to a baking pan and keep warm in the oven while frying remaining croquetas.
- **Croquetas can be fried up to 3 hours ahead and kept at room temperature. Reheat in a preheated 400°F oven for 8 minutes.
- Prepare Saffron Aioli:.
- Put saffron threads in a small cup, then add hot water and let stand 5 minutes.
- Purée saffron mixture with remaining ingredients in a mini food processor or a blender until smooth.
- **Aioli can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving (this will take about 1 hour).
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KIRAINGWA KAMWERU
[email protected]These potato croquetas were a big hit at my party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.
Martina Marigliano
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my croquetas were dense and bland. I think I might have overcooked them.
mathew Williams
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the croquetas were delicious. I especially liked the saffron aioli.
Cinah Mohlouoa
[email protected]These were a bit too oily for my liking. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Husnaa Jaaber
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the croquetas turned out great. The aioli was a bit too garlicky for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.
Jitendra Kumar Shah
[email protected]I've made these croquetas several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or as a snack.
David Ssebyala hassan
[email protected]My family loved these croquetas! They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The aioli was a great addition.
Ajay Kumar
[email protected]These were amazing! I'm not a huge fan of potatoes, but these were so flavorful and addictive. The aioli was also delicious.
Mamud Bah
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make! I used Yukon Gold potatoes and they turned out perfectly. The aioli was also a hit.
stefan schmidt
[email protected]These potato croquetas were fantastic! The saffron aioli was the perfect complement, adding a rich and flavorful twist to the crispy potato balls. My family and friends loved them, and they were a hit at my last party.