croqueta
croquette
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kɾoˈketa/
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Cultural Note
Croquetas de jamon are arguably Spain's most popular tapa. Made with a creamy bechamel and bits of cured ham, then breaded and fried, they appear on virtually every bar menu. Homemade croquettes, especially a grandmother's recipe, are considered a culinary treasure.
📝 Example Sentences
Las croquetas de jamon de mi madre son las mejores.
My mother's ham croquettes are the best.
Hicimos croquetas caseras con bechamel.
We made homemade croquettes with bechamel.