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Croquetas
Spain's béchamel croquettes — thick white sauce flavoured with jamón or cod, chilled, breadcrumbed and fried until crisp outside and molten within.
Also known as: Croquetas de jamón · Spanish croquettes
- Milk
- Fried dish
- Deep-fried
- Starter
Allergens & declarations
Contains
Cereals (gluten)
Wheat
Contains cereals and gluten-containing products
Egg
Contains eggs and egg products
Milk (including Lactose)
Contains milk and milk products (including lactose)
Also declarable
- With Nitrite Curing Salt — Contains nitrite curing salt
This describes the classic recipe, so you know what to ask about. It is not a declaration for any particular kitchen — recipes and suppliers vary, and only the restaurant can tell you what is in the dish it serves.
In detail
Typical ingredients
Frequently asked questions
- What is Croquetas?
- Spain's béchamel croquettes — thick white sauce flavoured with jamón or cod, chilled, breadcrumbed and fried until crisp outside and molten within.
- Where does Croquetas come from?
- Croquetas — country of origin: Spain.
- What is Croquetas made of?
- Milk, flour, butter, olive oil, jamón serrano, breadcrumbs, eggs, nutmeg.
- Which allergens does Croquetas contain?
- Contains cereals and gluten-containing products. Contains eggs and egg products. Contains milk and milk products (including lactose).
- What is Croquetas also known as?
- Croquetas de jamón, Spanish croquettes.
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