Everyone know the ham one but what types of croquetas are there? There are as many as you can imagine but we will bring you our 7 favorite croquettes to try.
What types of croquetas are there? 7 croquettes you must try in Spain
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- What types of croquetas are there? 7 croquettes you must try in Spain
- 1. What types of croquetas are there? The classic: Serrano ham
- 2. Chicken croqueta
- 3. Croquettes to try: Croquetas de boletus
- 4. What types of croquetas are there? Croqueta de cocido
- 5. What types of croquetas are there? Calamari ink croquetas
- 6. Croquettes to try: Fish croquetas
- 7. Prawn croquetas
- 8. What other types are there?
1. What types of croquetas are there? The classic: Serrano ham
One of the most famous croquetas. You will find small serrano ham cubes inside, the better the ham the yummiest the croqueta.
2. Chicken croqueta
Along with the serrano ham one the most typical one. This croqueta was originally created to use up the chicken leftovers.
If you fancy a twist on the usual you can try the “pullarda” croqueta. They make it with a hen that does not lay eggs.
3. Croquettes to try: Croquetas de boletus
During wild mushroom season, aka Autumn, you will very likely find this earthy version with an amazing smell.
4. What types of croquetas are there? Croqueta de cocido
Cocido is a soup made with chicken, beef, chorizo, vegetables and chickpeas. If you have leftovers you can make a pretty epic croqueta with all the leftovers thinly chopped.
5. What types of croquetas are there? Calamari ink croquetas
Only for the brave! The croqueta is stuffed with calamari and its ink, making it black inside. If you are into seafood you must try this one!
6. Croquettes to try: Fish croquetas
Think of them as fried breaded fish but much creamier as the fish is mixed with the bechamel.
7. Prawn croquetas
If you are a seafood lover you will love this ones. The better the prawn the yummier the croqueta, it is not the same one made with red tiger prawns that with langostines.
8. What other types are there?
Dare being adventurous!
These are only a few of the croquetas you might find in Spain but every restaurant has their own inventions.
Chicken curry, spinach, blue cheese… they get as wild as you can imagine!
- If you like croquetas do not miss these 10 fun facts about them>
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