Crispy Turkey Ham & Manchego Cheese Bites

Deep-fried turkey ham and cheese, who could ask for a better combo? Featuring Custom Culinary^® Alfa Chef's Own^™ Pre-Dust, Custom Culinary^® Alfa Chef's Own^™ Tempura Batter, and Custom Culinary^® Alfa Chef's Own^™ Panko Breadcrumbs. These make a great bite for a mid-day snack!

Made with:

What You'll Need

* Yield = 4 Portions

Quantity	Ingredients
1 Liter	Milk
200 gms	Butter
200 gms	Flour
150 gms	Manchego Cheese, freshly grated
340 gms	Turkey Ham, finely diced
20 gms	Chives, chopped
8 gms	Salt
2 gms	Black Pepper
100 gms	Chef's Own™ Pre-Dust
250 gms	Chef's Own™ Tempura Batter
600 gms	Water
200 gms	Chef's Own™ Panko Breadcrumbs

Preparation

PREPARE THE CROQUETTE/DUMPLING FILLING:

Preheat the milk in a pot. In a separate pot, melt the butter. When butter starts to foam, add the diced turkey ham and sauté for 2-3 min.
Add flour and stir. Add hot milk and keep stirring while bringing it to boil. Simmer for 7-8 min.
Add the cheese and season with the chives, salt & pepper.
Pour it on a tray and let it cool completely. Shape the croquettes/dumplings.
Dust the croquettes/dumplings with Chef's Own™ Pre-Dust .
Dissolve Chef's Own™ Tempura Batter in cold water. Allow batter to rest for 10 minutes, dip croquettes/dumplings into the batter.
Coat the croquettes/dumplings in Chef's Own™ Panko Breadcrumbs
Deep fry the croquettes/dumplings at 175°C or 3-4 min until golden brown.