Cracked Wheat Croquette

Cracked Wheat Croquette

Prep. 15 mins
Cooking 20 mins
Serving 4
Kids

INGREDIENTS Measurements

  Croquette

2 cups cracked wheat soaked in hot water
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup parsley
1 egg white
1/4 cup rice flour
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon spices
Oil for deep frying

  Filling

2 tablespoons oil
1 cup colored bell peppers (chopped)
1/4 cup chopped onion
Salt and pepper

  Salsa

1 tablespoon sesame paste
1 tablespoon chopped dried tomatoes
1 cup yoghurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper

METHOD

  Filling

  • Heat the oil in a skillet over a medium heat ,then add the peppers and onion
  • Season with salt and pepper, cook for 5 minutes stirring frequently.

  Salsa

  • In a large bowel mix the sesame paste, yogurt, tomatoes, olive oil and lemon juice
  • Season with salt and pepper, stir until well combined

  Croquettes

  • Press the cracked wheat to drain, then put it in a bowel, add the carrots, celery, parsley, egg whites, rice flour. Season with salt, pepper and spices.
  • Blend this mixture in an electric blender to have an easy to shape batter.
  • Shape the batter into medium sized balls, and then fill with the previous stuffing and seal.
  • Chill fro 30 minutes to hold.
  • Deep fry the croquettes, stir until golden brown.
  • Drain on a paper towel. To be served hot with the yogurt salsa.

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