CiberCuba Cocina / José Roberto Loo
Fish croquettes a la coyuntural | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina / José Roberto Loo

Fish croquettes "coyuntural" style

Kitchen, Main dish

Kitchen, Main dish

Spices
Sauces
Vegetables
Fish
Preparation Time:
60
Note:
Croquettes are possibly one of the most versatile foods, which is why they have adapted very well to times of scarcity in Cuba, as they can be made with almost anything. The classic recipe includes a seasoning, a meat product to add flavor, flour, among other ingredients. Some people have managed to make them with extreme by-products, such as beaten pea pods and even with black beans.
Ingredients:
  • 250 grams of fish
  • 200 grams of wheat flour
  • 30 milliliters of oil
  • 1 whole egg
  • 100 grams of breadcrumbs or 100 additional grams of wheat flour
  • Garlic, onion, bell pepper, salt, sugar, vinegar…, everything to taste.
  • 250 milliliters of fish stock (could be made with any artificial concentrate if necessary)
Instructions:

A broth is made with the fish, and once ready, the meat and the liquid are separated and both are preserved. The fish is shredded by hand or ground to obtain minced fish.

Fish broth and minced fish with flour / CiberCuba Cocina / J R Loo

The broth is brought to a boil in a pot, and when it is boiling, 200 grams of flour are added. It is stirred with a wooden spatula until a homogeneous mixture is obtained, which should detach from the pot while being stirred.

Fish masses / CiberCuba Kitchen / J R Loo

Add the 30 milliliters of oil and continue stirring until a dough is obtained, which is left to cool for about 20 minutes.

Croquette dough / CiberCuba Kitchen / J R Loo

The fish is cooked separately and the seasonings are added. Once ready, the fish is added to the pot where the fresh and rested dough is.

Croquette dough with fish filling / CiberCuba Kitchen / J R Loo

It is kneaded to form a large ball. From this, once fresh, the croquettes are shaped. They are then dipped in a mixture of beaten egg and breadcrumbs or flour, and fried.

preparing the croquettes / CiberCuba Kitchen / J R Loo

Croquettes are one of the most versatile dishes as they can be made from almost anything. They are also very economical since the meat product can be omitted and the base broths can be made with artificial concentrates, while still following the rest of the recipe steps.

Croquettes ready to fry / CiberCuba Kitchen / J R Loo

This is an ideal recipe for Cubans living in times of scarcity.

Fish croquettes / CiberCuba Kitchen / J R Loo

The same for breakfast, a snack, lunch, or for birthday parties, this dish is one of the most common in Cuba. Enjoy your meal!

Rations:
20
Spices
Sauces
Vegetables
Fish