Temporada 09 - Almuerzo / S09L20
Croquetas de Pollo con Cilantro Mayo
Historia
The sun had just started to peek through the wooden blinds de Don Luis’s kitchen when the scent de shredded pollo, ajo, y cebolla began to dance through the air. He wore his signature jean-y-leather apron, a gift from his grandson, y hummed an old bolero as he stirred the creamy béchamel. Croquetas remind me de those days when nothing was wasted—only transformed,” he said, smiling. As Luna curled up at his feet y Toby sniffed around para fallen breadcrumbs, Don Luis shaped the croquettes con the same care he used to roll marbles as a child in Puerto Rico. He whisked together a zesty cilantro mayo, y just like that, his abuela’s legacy had a modern twist. 🌿🐓🥖 Time, Calories & Cost
Ingredientes
- para the Croquetas:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded pollo
- 4 tbsp mantequilla
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup finely picado en cubos cebolla
- 2 ajo cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups whole leche, warm
- sal & pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup grated mozzarella o manchego (opcional para gooey joy)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra para coating)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Pinch de paprika o cayenne (opcional kick)
- para the cilantro Mayo:
- 1 cup fresco cilantro (packed)
- Juice de 1 lima
- 1 ajo clove
- sal to taste
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp aceite de oliva
Instrucciones
- 1Make the béchamel base: In a saucepan over fuego medio, melt the mantequilla. Add cebollas y ajo, cocina until translucent (2–3 min). Stir in flour y cocina 1 minute. Gradually bate in warm leche until thick y smooth.
- 2Add pollo & queso: Fold in the shredded pollo y opcional queso. Season con sal, pepper, y paprika. Let mixture cool completely (chilling 1–2 hours makes shaping easier).
- 3Shape & bread: Form mixture into oval o round croquetas. Dip in egg, then coat in breadcrumbs. Repeat if extra crispy is your thing. 😋
- 4Fry time: calienta oil in a pan (~350°F/175°C). Fry croquetas in batches until golden (2–3 min per side). Drain on paper towels.
- 5cilantro mayo: Blend all mayo ingredients until smooth y creamy. Chill before serving.
- 6sirve: Stack those croquetas high con a ramekin de cilantro mayo in the center. Cue the salsa music! 🕺🏽🎶
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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