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About the recipe
Croquetes de carne are a familiar sight at Portuguese snack-bar counters, parties and savoury tables in Portugal.
The croquette mixture should be well seasoned and firm enough to shape, then fried until crisp without becoming greasy.
Ingredients
- 500 g cooked or ground meat
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- 250 ml milk or broth
- Chopped parsley
- Nutmeg
- Egg and breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Method
- Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
- Add finely chopped meat and seasonings.
- Add flour and then milk or broth little by little.
- Cook until a firm croquette mixture forms.
- Cool, shape into croquettes and bread.
- Fry until golden.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- The chilled mixture is easier to shape.
- Finely chopped meat prevents crumbly croquettes.
- Nutmeg must be discreet.
Possible replacements in Brazil
- Leftover roast beef works well.
- Fine panko can replace breadcrumbs.
Pairing
A light beer, a light red wine or iced tea. For people over 18 years old; drink in moderation.
Regional and family variations can alter ingredients, quantities and preparation.
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