Cheesy pap, herb and chicken croquettes with sticky dipping sauce
Prep time
15min
Cook time
10min
Serves
12
The trick is to ensure that the pap is thick and that it’s cooled down completely before assembling.
Ingredients:
2 cups (500ml) maize meal, prepared according to packaging instructions
2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
2 cups (500ml) grated cheddar or mozzarella
a handful of fresh basil, chopped
1 cup (250ml) flour
3 eggs, whisked
2 cups (500ml) breadcrumbs
vegetable oil for frying
Sauce:
canola oil
1 Tbsp (15ml) whole spices (coriander, cumin or mustard seeds)
1 cup (250ml) tomato sauce
1 Tbsp (15ml) paprika or cayenne pepper
¼ cup (60ml) white vinegar
salt and milled pepper
Method:
- Combine pap, shredded chicken, cheese and herbs in a large bowl. Season generously.
- Take 2 Tbsp of the mixture and roll into a croquette. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Roll each croquette in flour, then egg, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Deep-fry in hot oil for about 4-6 minutes, or until golden.
- For the sauce, heat oil in a pan and fry spices until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 5 minutes. Season.
- Serve croquettes with sticky dipping sauce.
