Potato Croquetas with Saffron Alioli

Name: Potato Croquetas with Saffron Alioli
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons black pepper; 177 milliliters fine dry bread crumbs; 3 larges eggs; 177 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 0 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon; 946 milliliters About olive oil (not extra-virgin) for frying; 454 grams boiling potatoes (about 2); 24 servings Accompaniment: saffron alioli; 1 teaspoons salt; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter, softened

Potato Croquetas with Saffron Alioli might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 5g of fat, and From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 2 hours.

Instructions

Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Cover with salted cold water by 1 inch in a 2-quart saucepan, then boil until tender, about 8 minutes.

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Water

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Sauce Pan

Drain in a colander. Force potatoes through ricer into a medium bowl and cool.

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Potato

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Potato Ricer

Bowl

Lightly beat 1 egg in a small bowl with a fork.

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Egg

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Bowl

Add to cooled potatoes along with herbs, butter, salt, and pepper and stir just until combined.

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Butter

Pepper

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Salt

Spoon tablespoons of potato mixture onto a tray, then lightly roll each into a ball between palms of your hands and return to tray.

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Roll

Lightly beat remaining 2 eggs in a small bowl and set aside.

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Bowl

Spread flour in a shallow bowl, then spread bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.

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Breadcrumbs

Spread

All Purpose Flour

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Bowl

Working in 4 batches (of 6 or 7), roll balls in flour to coat, gently shaking off excess flour. Dip balls in egg, turning to coat and letting excess drip off, then roll in bread crumbs and return to tray. Chill, covered, 30 minutes.

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Roll

Dip

Egg

Preheat oven to 200°F.

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Oven

Heat 1 1/2 inches oil in a 3-quart pot until it registers 360°F on thermometer. Working in 4 batches, fry croquetas, turning if necessary, until browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per batch.

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Pot

Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then transfer to a baking pan and keep warm in oven while frying remaining croquetas. (Return oil to 360°F between batches.)

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