Cheese balls made from corn porridge with ham
Votes: 2
Time: 45 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
Complexity: easily
Servings: 12
Nutritional value per serving:
Calories 274, total fat 20 G., saturated fats 4 G., proteins 8 G., carbohydrates 16 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 63 mg, sodium 380 mg, sugar 0 G.
Calories 274, total fat 20 G., saturated fats 4 G., proteins 8 G., carbohydrates 16 G., fiber 1 G., cholesterol 63 mg, sodium 380 mg, sugar 0 G.
Turn cornmeal into a deliciously crunchy snack! These delicious balls are made from leftover cornmeal. Mix it with grated cheese and fried ham and form into balls. Roll in breadcrumbs and deep-fry. This transforms last night's leftovers into something new the whole family will love.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 0.5 cups country ham, diced
- 2.5 cups leftover corn porridge
- 1 tbsp. grated smoked gruyere
- 0.5 cups flour
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Fill a large cauldron two-thirds full with oil and heat over medium-high heat to 180°C.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Add the cornmeal and cheese to the bowl and stir until smooth. Using wet hands, scoop 1/4 cup of the mixture, roll it into a ball, and place it on a platter or large plate. Roll the entire mixture into balls.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, and cayenne pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs. Transfer the breadcrumbs to a third shallow bowl. Dredge each ball in flour and shake off any excess, then dip in the eggs and coat. breadcrumbs, rotating to coat completely.
- Deep-fry the balls, a few at a time, until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet fitted with a wire rack and season immediately with salt.
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