* Exported from MasterCook * Croquettes Mexicano Recipe By : Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Appetizers Mexican Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tb Lard 1 Ancho chile -- stemmed, seeded 1/2 ts Black peppercorns 1 ts Salt 2/3 c Water 1 c Masa harina 6 oz Manchego cheese -- - cut 2-1/2" batons Vegetables oil -- for frying 1/2 sm Cabbage head -- shredded Chipotle Salsa -- see * Note - preferably in a squirt bottle Crema -- see * Note - preferably in a squirt bottle 2 Limes -- quartered * Note: See the "Chipotle Salsa" and "Crema" recipes which are included in this collection. To make the dough, in a small skillet, heat the lard over low heat. Saute the ancho for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly softened. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chile to a blender and add the peppercorns, salt, and water. Blend to a smooth puree. In a large mixing bowl, combine the masa with the chile puree. Knead the dough together well. To test the consistency, flatten a small ball of dough between your palms. If the edges crack, add water to the dough, 1 tb at a time, until a test piece does not crack. Set the masa aside, covered, at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavor to develop. Pull off a ball of dough about 2" in diameter. Push a piece of the cheese into the dough and form the dough around it into a football shaped croquette, encasing the cheese completely. Finish making the croquettes and heat about 1" of vegetable oil to 375°F. Fry the croquettes in the hot oil, turning them over when golden, for about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain briefly on a double thickness of paper towels and transfer to a warmed platter. Scatter the shredded cabbage in a thin layer over the top and squeeze a little lime juice over. Serve with the remaining limes, and drizzled with a little chipotle salsa and crema. Yields: 12 Croquettes Recipe FROM: Too Hot Tamales by Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken TV Food Network, show # TH-6250 broadcast 04-14-1997 Formatted by Joe Comiskey AKA Mr Mad 04-17-1997 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -