* Exported from MasterCook * Croquettes Mexicano Recipe By : Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Appetizers Brunch Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon Lard 1 Ancho chile -- stemmed and seeded 1/2 teaspoon Black peppercorns 1 teaspoon Salt 2/3 cup Water 1 cup Masa harina 6 ounces Manchego cheese -- cut 2 1/2" batons Vegetables oil -- for frying 1/2 small 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 t his collection. To make the dough, in a small skillet, heat the lard over low heat. Saute t he ancho for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly softened. With a slotted spoon, trans fer 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 o f dough between your palms. If the edges crack, add water to the dough, a tablespoon 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 inches 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 he at about 1 inch of vegetable oil to 375 degrees. Fry the croquettes in the hot oi l, 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 Sals a and Crema. This recipe yields 12 to 14 croquettes Recipe Source: TOO HOT TAMALES with Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # TH-6250 broadcast 04-14-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by Joe Comiskey, aka MR MAD - jpmd44a@prodigy.com -or- MAD-SQUAD@prodigy.net 04-17-1997 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -