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Food and Wine are known to go together. For food is known to enhance the flavor of wine. Thus the right food items need to be combined with the different varieties of wine. Cheese is known to pair up well with wine. Both are products of fermentation. Their type, flavor and texture vary according to the region to which they belong. Scientifically the reason can be traced to the fact, that the protein and fat component present in cheese help to shield the palate, thereby watering down the effect of the tannin content present in the wine. Presented before you is one of the Recipes for Starters, Snacks and Salads . The Winter Squash and Gouda Croquettes, comprising of cheese serves as an ideal accompaniment to a glass of wine. Winter Squash and Gouda Croquettes easy to prepare and quick to put together uses a generous amount of cheese.
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Ingredients required to prepare Winter Squash and Gouda Croquettes
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 2-pound winter squash, such as butternut, split lengthwise
1 pound small sweet potatoes, split lengthwise
6 large egg yolks
1 large egg, beaten
1 cup finely shredded aged Gouda
1 teaspoon thyme
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons water
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups plain dried bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for frying
Bitter Orange Compote, for serving
Since Croquettes happen to be little parcels of food packed with minced meat or vegetables and encased in breadcrumbs and even mashed potatoes, formed in cylindrical shapes and then deep fried. This snack is enjoyed by people all over the world though it originated in France. In this case, the Croquette happen to be made of aged Gouda Cheese. This is a yellow colored cheese made from cow milk. The cheese owes it name to a city in Netherlands. However, it is sold all over the world. The cheese is characterized by a mild nutty flavour and a piquant aroma. It is creamy too.
Read on to know more about the delightful experience of preparing these wine accompaniments.
Winter Squash is a vegetable with hard outer rind.
Method of preparing Winter Squash and Gouda Croquettes
Pre- heat an oven to 400''. Drizzle olive oil on a baking sheet. Roast the squash and sweet potatoes till they become tender and of a brownish colour. Leave them for cooling.
Mash the pulp of the squash and the potato. Add the egg yolk, the whole egg, cheese, thyme ( seasoning agent), 1teaspoon of salt,1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Chill.
Beat 4 egg yolks with water. Season bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Mix the Croquette mixture in flour. Further roll them into the shape of balls. Dip into the egg mixture. Coat with bread crumbs.
Leave the Croquette for about 10 minutes at room temperature so that they could become firm.
Heat vegetable oil to 350''. Fry the Croquettes at an high temperature. Fry till golden brown. Serve with Bitter orange Compote.
Your Croquettes are ready. You will be appreciated by your guests for your unique recipe idea. Your wine-drinking session could not be more exhilarating.
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