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Easy and Tasty Kitchen Lovers: Delightful Vegetable Croquettes

Welcome, easy and tasty cooking enthusiasts! Today, I bring you a recipe that will leave you craving more: delicious vegetable croquettes. Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with this exquisite dish? Keep reading to discover how to prepare these croquettes that you’ll want to make over and over again.

Necessary Ingredients

First, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup of warm milk
  • 1 cup of room temperature warm water
  • 1 packet of dry yeast (10 g)
  • 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar (20 g)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt (8 g)
  • 4.5 cups of flour (540 g)
  • 1 normal-sized potato (or 2 if they’re small)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 green bell peppers
  • 1 onion
  • Half a bunch of parsley
  • 80 g of grated cheese
  • 400 ml of oil for frying

Procedure

Preparing the Dough

Let’s start by preparing the dough for our croquettes:

  1. Crack an egg into a deep bowl and beat it until frothy.
  2. Add the milk, water, and dry yeast. Then, add the sugar and salt. Beat until smooth.
  3. Gradually incorporate the flour while kneading the dough until it becomes a thick mixture.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it ferment for at least 30 minutes until it doubles in volume.

Chopping the Vegetables

While the dough is resting, prepare the vegetables:

  1. Finely chop the bell peppers, onion, and parsley.
  2. Add the chopped vegetables to the fermented dough along with the grated cheese and mix well.

Integrating the Ingredients

Once all the vegetables are evenly distributed in the dough, it’s time to move on to the next step:

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot until it’s ready for frying.

Heating the Oil

It’s crucial to have the oil at the right temperature to achieve perfectly golden croquettes:

  1. Once the oil is hot, place the dough in a piping bag or a bag and cut it to form the croquettes.

Forming the Croquettes

It’s time to shape our delicious croquettes! Follow these steps:

  1. Using scissors, cut the dough into portions of the desired size and shape the croquettes.
  2. Fry them in the hot oil until they are golden brown on both sides.

Perfect Frying

To get the best result, follow these tips:

  1. Fry the croquettes in small batches to prevent the oil from cooling down too much.
  2. Turn the croquettes occasionally so they brown evenly.

Serving Tips

The croquettes are ready to be enjoyed! Here are some tips for serving them:

  1. Serve the croquettes hot along with your favorite dipping sauce.
  2. Pair with a fresh salad for a balanced and delicious meal.

Storage

If you have leftover croquettes (which is rare!), here’s how to store them:

  1. Let the croquettes cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  2. You can reheat them in the oven or in a skillet to maintain their crispy texture.

With this recipe, preparing a delicious and satisfying meal doesn’t have to be complicated. These vegetable croquettes offer a delightful way to enjoy a variety of flavors and textures, all wrapped up in a crispy, golden-brown exterior. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this irresistible homemade treat!

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