Tablita Españolita Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Croquetas

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

2. 2

   Cook the Base

   In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in the flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add the milk while stirring, until the mixture thickens.

3. 3

   Combine Mixtures

   Add the mashed potatoes, nutmeg, salt, and pepper to the pan. Mix until well combined. Let the mixture cool for at least 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Shape the Croquetas

   Once the mixture is cool, shape it into small cylinders. Stuff each with a slice of jamon serrano and a slice of queso manchego.

5. 5

   Coat and Fry

   Dip each croqueta in beaten eggs, then roll in breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the croquetas until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Prepare the Tortilla

   In a separate pan, cook the tortilla as per your recipe or use a store-bought one. Cut into wedges.

7. 7

   Serve

   Arrange the croquetas on a platter with the tortilla wedges and serve warm.