Spanish Chorizo Croquettes Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Filling

   Peel and boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them in a bowl.

2. 2

   Cook the Chorizo

   In a skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until translucent. Add chopped chorizo and cook until browned. Combine with the mashed potatoes, then season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Form the Croquettes

   Let the mixture cool, then shape it into small balls or logs. Dredge each in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Fry the Croquettes

   Heat the olive oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F). Fry the croquettes in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each. Drain on paper towels.

5. 5

   Prepare Morita Mayo and Chimichurri

   For morita mayo, blend mayonnaise with smoked morita chili paste to taste. For chimichurri, blend parsley, garlic, vinegar, olive oil, and spices.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve the croquettes hot with morita mayo and chimichurri on the side.