Croquetas de espinacas y patata al ajo

Ingredientes

• 6 medium potatoes (boiled)
• 2 tbsp minced onion
• 2-3 cloves crushed garlic
• 1 tsp red chilli flakes
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• salt
• 2 cups chopped spinach
• 1-2 tbsp butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups breadcrumbs

Preparación

1. 1

   Saute the minced onion in 2 tbsp of oil

2. 2

   Add the garlic and then saute for another 30 seconds before adding the remaining spices

3. 3

   Give it a quick stir then remove from the pan

4. 4

   Wilt your chopped spinach in the same pan and set aside

5. 5

   Mash your potatoes well with 1-2 tbsp butter (by preference)

6. 6

   Mix in the spice mix and the spinach and taste. Adjust seasoning.

7. 7

   Get a piping bag or a ziploc bag and cut a 3/4-1 inch hole in the tip. Fill your bag with the potato mix and pipe out 3 inch croquettes trimming with kitchen scissors as you go along.

8. 8

   Freeze for 30 minutes for easier handling.

9. 9

   Whip your eggs (seasoning optional) with a splash of water and put your breadcrumbs out in a plate

10. 10

    Roll each cutlet in egg wash and then breadcrumbs. Fry immediately for 2 minutes on each side till golden or freeze for another day.