The best ham croquette in the world: Santerra's
Tension was in the air (and the bechamel and the salty aroma of the ham dispersed in it) while the coveted croquette was announced, winner of the gold crown in the category of Best ham croquette in the world . The best? You can try it today at Madrid .
Six chefs from six restaurants (no women in the contest, what would Marisa Sánchez say? ) opted for the prize: The first (Madrid), santerra (Madrid), Farpon House (in Mamorana, Asturias), the meek (Vilagarcia de Arousa, in A Coruña), El Riojano Winery (Santander, Cantabria) and ** Casa Zaldierna ** (La Rioja).
The croquette is a gastronomic jewel. That is why, in the context of Madrid Fusión 2018, the IV International Championship for the Best Ham Croquette in the World , orchestrated by Jamones Joselito . But What is the perfect ham croquette like, what does it have to have?
"In this case it is essential that tastes like ham . We must ensure that its nuances are not lost among dairy products and that when the diner eats it, he can find the ham present in flavor and form . Similarly, you have to pay pay attention to salt and herein lies the secret of success in many cases. Finally, you also have to pay attention to frying so that the croquette does not become heavy in the mouth, because, once again, you have to know how to play with the fat of the ham itself", he analyzes Antonio Molina, Head of Marketing for Joselito hams .
To the mess: the winner, the 'goldsmith' of the croquette who meets all the requirements in this tiny bite of pleasure is... Miguel Carretero and his ham croquette from the Santerra restaurant (Calle del General Pardiñas 56, Madrid).
In the words of one of the members of the jury, Clara P. Villalón: "the doubt has been between La Primera and Santerra, but the latter had a more determined ham flavor and a very creamy bechamel sauce. Unanimous decision". BRAVO.
When we say that Santerra's is a "famous" croquette, it is not trivial: this croquette was already the epicenter of the review of the restaurant that we launched after the opening of the new gastronomic temple and also the protagonist of our ranking of the best croquettes in Spain. Now there is only one thing left to do: reserve and taste the best ham croquette in the world.