Croquettes Mexicano

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Croquettes Mexicano

Recipe By : Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers Brunch

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 tablespoon Lard
1 Ancho chile -- stemmed and seeded
1/2 teaspoon Black peppercorns
1 teaspoon Salt
2/3 cup Water
1 cup Masa harina
6 ounces Manchego cheese -- cut 2 1/2" batons
Vegetables oil -- for frying
1/2 small Cabbage head -- shredded
Chipotle Salsa -- see * Note
(preferably in a squirt bottle)
Crema -- see * Note
(preferably in a squirt bottle)
2 Limes -- quartered

* Note: See the "Chipotle Salsa" and "Crema" recipes which are included in t
his
collection.

To make the dough, in a small skillet, heat the lard over low heat. Saute t
he
ancho for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly softened. With a slotted spoon, trans
fer
the chile to a blender and add the peppercorns, salt, and water. Blend to a
smooth puree. In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa with the chile puree.
Knead the dough together well. To test the consistency, flatten a small ball o
f
dough between your palms. If the edges crack, add water to the dough, a
tablespoon at a time, until a test piece does not crack. Set the masa aside,
covered, at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavor to develop.
Pull off a ball of dough about 2 inches in diameter. Push a piece of the
cheese into the dough and form the dough around it into a football shaped
croquette, encasing the cheese completely. Finish making the croquettes and he
at
about 1 inch of vegetable oil to 375 degrees. Fry the croquettes in the hot oi
l,
turning them over when golden, for about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain briefly on a
double thickness of paper towels and transfer to a warmed platter. Scatter the
shredded cabbage in a thin layer over the top and squeeze a little lime juice
over. Serve with the remaining limes, and drizzled with a little Chipotle Sals
a
and Crema.
This recipe yields 12 to 14 croquettes

Recipe Source:
TOO HOT TAMALES with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken
From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TH-6250 broadcast 04-14-1997)
Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@prodigy.com
-or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net

04-17-1997



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