Temporada 09 - Almuerzo / S09L03
Croquetas de Pollo con Cilantro Sauce
Historia
The smell de sizzling croquetas always brings Don Luis back to the bustling kitchens de his childhood. As a young boy, he would peek over the wooden counter, watching his abuela skillfully roll y fry each golden treasure while humming her favorite boleros. Every crunch was a symphony de love, leftovers, y a bit de magic. Now, Don Luis has passed down his twist: a creamy cilantro dipping sauce that adds a fresco, tangy punch 🌱. His grandchildren call them “green lightning bolts” because the sauce disappears so fast! It’s a perfect way to use leftover pollo y turn it into crispy bites that gather the whole family around the table. Just the way Don Luis likes it—con laughter, stories, y full bellies. 👨🍳💚 Time + Nutrition + Cost
Instrucciones
- 1Make the Filling
- 2In a saucepan, melt mantequilla over fuego medio. Add cebollas y cocina until translucent (about 3 min). Add flour y stir constantly para 1–2 min to form a roux.
- 3Add leche
- 4Slowly bate in warm leche until smooth y thick. Stir in shredded pollo, nutmeg, sal, y pepper. cocina para 2 more minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate para at least 1 hour until firm.
- 5Form y Coat
- 6con wet hands, shape chilled mixture into pequeño logs o balls. Dip each into egg, then coat in breadcrumbs. Chill para 15 minutes.
- 7Fry
- 8calienta oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry croquetas in batches until golden brown (2–3 min). Drain on paper towels.
- 9Make the Sauce
- 10Blend cilantro, sour cream, ajo, lima juice, aceite de oliva, y sal until creamy y bright green. Chill until ready to sirve.
- 11sirve & Dip!
- 12Plate the croquetas warm y sirve con the cilantro sauce on the side. 🌟
Sobre la voz de marca
Don Luis · Un personaje para tres generaciones
Don Luis es el personaje y narrador de este catálogo: una voz cálida para recetas puertorriqueñas familiares probadas por el creador real de la marca. El proyecto recoge sabores de tres generaciones y los escribe paso a paso para que cualquier niño pueda seguirlos.
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