Friday, June 20, 2025
Taste Of Recipes
  • Login
  • Register
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Crock Pot
    • Fish Recipes
    • Hot Dogs
    • Meat and Poultry
    • Pasta and Rice
    • Pizzas
    • Purees
    • Salad Recipes
    • Sandwichs
    • Sauces
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Soups and Stews
    • Vegetables and Legums
    • With Egg
  • Gastronomy
    • Cooking tips
    • Food & Ingredients
    • News
    • World Gastronomy
  • Drinks
    • Cocktails
    • Infussions and Teas
    • Milk and Coffee
    • Milkshakes
    • Non-alcoholic Cocktails
    • Smoothies
  • Desserts
    • Cake Recipes
    • Cookies
    • Crepes
    • Custards and Puddings
    • Fruit Desserts
    • Muffins and Cupcakes
    • Other
    • Pancakes
    • Pie Recipes
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Crock Pot
    • Fish Recipes
    • Hot Dogs
    • Meat and Poultry
    • Pasta and Rice
    • Pizzas
    • Purees
    • Salad Recipes
    • Sandwichs
    • Sauces
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Soups and Stews
    • Vegetables and Legums
    • With Egg
  • Gastronomy
    • Cooking tips
    • Food & Ingredients
    • News
    • World Gastronomy
  • Drinks
    • Cocktails
    • Infussions and Teas
    • Milk and Coffee
    • Milkshakes
    • Non-alcoholic Cocktails
    • Smoothies
  • Desserts
    • Cake Recipes
    • Cookies
    • Crepes
    • Custards and Puddings
    • Fruit Desserts
    • Muffins and Cupcakes
    • Other
    • Pancakes
    • Pie Recipes
Taste Of Recipes
No Result
View All Result
Taste Of Recipes
No Result
View All Result

World Croquette Day, celebrate the birthday of the most beloved snack every January 16th.

Jade by Jade
January 16, 2023
in Gastronomy, World Gastronomy
36
0
World Croquette Day, celebrate the birthday of the most beloved snack every January 16th.
58
SHARES
276
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Pinterest

Every January 16th we celebrate World Croquette Day. A creamy and juicy snack, so tender on the inside but so crispy on the outside. A spectacular contrast that, if we combine it with the multitude of fillings that this appetizer admits, makes anyone’s mouth water. And of course, such a popular, loved and appreciated food could not be without its own day in the calendar, so, will you join us to celebrate it?

World Croquette Day, celebrate the birthday of the most beloved snack every January 16th.

But in addition, the day of the croquette was not a casual date, chosen at random. It coincides with the birthday of this food. According to its history, the croquette was invented on January 16, in the year 1817. And it is that, with more than 200 years, the croquette continues to delight many.

What are croquettes?

Although no doubt you all know them well, let’s see what this appetizer is all about. Croquettes are a great recipe for making the most of the food. They are useful to take advantage of the leftovers of almost any meal. It consists of a creamy and juicy bechamel sauce, which can be accompanied with all kinds of meat, fish, seafood, cheese, vegetables (finely chopped) … And then coated in egg and breadcrumbs. This combination is fried until it is crispy and golden on the outside. The result is a crunchy bite, but when we bite into it, we find a delicious explosion of béchamel. Incredible, isn’t it?

But, these are the croquettes that are made in Spain and France. Well, did you know that in other places they are usually made with mashed potatoes instead of béchamel?

World Croquette day

As we have already mentioned, this date was not a coincidence. According to its most popular history, the croquette was born on January 16. Later we will see the history of this delicious recipe.

And, the idea of celebrating this day came from the hand of a communication agency that developed an important campaign for a restaurant in Madrid specialized in croquettes.

This marketing campaign immediately went viral. Croquettes are one of the most loved dishes in our gastronomy. Since then, this day has been internationalized, giving croquettes greater fame and popularity.

So, if you also want to celebrate Croqueta Day, prepare your favorite croquettes and share them with the hashtag #CroquetteDay.

Don’t miss out: Oxtail croquettes

History and Origin of the Croquette

Although it is an iconic dish of the gastronomy of Spain, b. Let’s take a look at the history of the Croquette to celebrate its day.

The first written recipe for croquettes is found in the year 1691, in the book ‘Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeois’, where reference is made to ‘croquet’, which in French means to crunch, a masculine term used by the cook of Philippe d’Orléans, François Massaiot.

However, it was not until 1817 when this term became fashionable and began to gain fame and popularity. And it was the chef Antonin Carréne, to whom many attribute the invention of the croquette. Carréne, a chef at the court of Louis XIV, was preparing a large banquette for the Prince of England, the future George IV, and for the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia, who would become the next Czar Nicholas I. He came up with the idea of making a creamy croquette that would be served at the court of Louis XIV.

It occurred to him to prepare a creamy béchamel sauce, which he would later fry in batter to give it a very crunchy touch. He called it ‘croquettes à la royale’.

Later, around 1830, croquettes arrived in Spain. Where they would become an iconic dish of this gastronomy. Here they were used to take advantage of the leftover meat from stews and casseroles. Becoming a spectacular and practical recipe of use.

Tips to make perfect croquettes

If you dare to celebrate Croquette Day with any of the recipes we have proposed, you will want them to be spectacular.
Therefore, we are going to tell you some tricks so that your croquettes are always perfect:

  • The béchamel sauce, the key to croquettes. What makes the difference in croquettes is the béchamel sauce. Biting into a crunchy croquette that is juicy and almost liquid inside is a real delicacy. Therefore, we have to make the béchamel sauce so that, when frying the croquettes, it is very juicy. You can use butter to toast the flour, it will also give a more unctuous touch to our bechamel.
  • The Dough. Once we have prepared the bechamel sauce, and we have incorporated the selected ingredients, the dough has to rest for at least a few hours. Although, if you want perfect croquettes, follow the way our grandmothers used to prepare them and let the dough rest from one day to the next.
  • How to shape the croquettes. Croquettes have a characteristic shape, elongated but with oval ends. But, nowadays, we can find square croquettes, round croquettes…
    But if you want to give it the classic shape, the best way to do it is with two spoons. Passing the dough from one spoon to the other, we will make the dough acquire that characteristic shape.
    Once we have the base, we finish off the edges when we dip it in the breadcrumbs.
  • Fry the croquettes with a good amount of oil. It is also very important to add the croquettes when the oil is very hot. You don’t want them to open or break during frying. Once ready, set them aside on a plate with absorbent paper, to remove the excess oil.

Would you like to try making your own croquettes with these tips?

If you follow these steps, you will have crispy croquettes, very tender, and with a professional result. They will be the best croquettes with which to celebrate World Croquette Day!


And you, do you want to celebrate World Croquette Day? Which recipe is your favorite? Remember that you can leave us your comments, ideas, tips, opinions… We love to read you! And don’t forget to follow us on social networks to keep up to date with all our publications. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.

Happy Croquette Day!

Tags: CroquettesCroquettes DayEphemeridesMediterranean recipesSpanish FoodSpanish recipes
Share23Tweet15Pin5
Previous Post

International Spicy Food Day, Celebrate it every January 16th.

Next Post

Celebrate Italian Food Day, a Gastronomy as Healthy as it is Delicious

Related Recipes

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet Day, the healthiest and richest one, every November 13th.
Gastronomy

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet Day, the healthiest and richest one, every November 13th.

November 13, 2023
8k
Hamburgers, learn all about the queens of fast food
Gastronomy

Hamburgers, learn all about the queens of fast food

September 1, 2023
24.1k
Culinary Treasures of the World: Variations and Recipes of Gazpacho Around the World
Gastronomy

Culinary Treasures of the World: Variations and Recipes of Gazpacho Around the World

August 1, 2023
12k
Burger: Origin and History, Curiosities and 1001 ways to prepare it.
Gastronomy

Burger: Origin and History, Curiosities and 1001 ways to prepare it.

July 10, 2023
7.7k
Next Post
Celebrate Italian Food Day, a Gastronomy as Healthy as it is Delicious

Celebrate Italian Food Day, a Gastronomy as Healthy as it is Delicious

Subscribe
Login
Notify of
guest
Recipe Rating




guest
Recipe Rating




0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Last Recipes

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet Day, the healthiest and richest one, every November 13th.
Gastronomy

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet Day, the healthiest and richest one, every November 13th.

by Jade
November 13, 2023
0
8k

Surely you already know that we love gastronomic ephemeris. If you remember our gastronomic calendar of 2023, every November 13...

Read more
Light Baked Apples with Blueberries: A Delicious and Healthy Dessert Option

Light Baked Apples with Blueberries: A Delicious and Healthy Dessert Option

October 3, 2023
17.6k
Chicken and Guacamole Fajitas, a very simple recipe for an original dinner.

Chicken and Guacamole Fajitas, a very simple recipe for an original dinner.

September 23, 2023
12.1k
Garlic mashed potatoes, a simple way to add extra flavor to this classic side dish.

Garlic mashed potatoes, a simple way to add extra flavor to this classic side dish.

September 15, 2023
18.1k
Recipe for Lentils with Vegetables

Lentils with Vegetables Recipe: Healthy Flavors in One Dish

September 5, 2023
14.3k

Follow & Subscribe

Popular Recipes

  • Homemade Pacharan Recipe

    How to make homemade Pacharan and everything you need to know about this sloe spirit

    167 shares
    Share 67 Tweet 42
  • Thick and Fluffy Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

    356 shares
    Share 1336 Tweet 835
  • Bread Dressing Recipe. The most traditional stuffing for Thanksgiving turkey.

    192 shares
    Share 57 Tweet 36
  • The authentic American Hot Dog, Recipe for the classic hot dog

    208 shares
    Share 74 Tweet 46
  • Spicy Honey recipe, the new sauce to accompany all your dishes

    255 shares
    Share 68 Tweet 43

Navigate

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookies

Recent Recipes

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet Day, the healthiest and richest one, every November 13th.

Celebrate the Mediterranean Diet Day, the healthiest and richest one, every November 13th.

November 13, 2023
Light Baked Apples with Blueberries: A Delicious and Healthy Dessert Option

Light Baked Apples with Blueberries: A Delicious and Healthy Dessert Option

October 3, 2023

Browse by Category

  • Bread Recipes
  • Burgers
  • Cake Recipes
  • Christmas Recipes
  • Cocktails
  • Cookies
  • Cooking tips
  • Crock Pot
  • Custards and Puddings
  • Desserts
  • Drinks
  • Fish Recipes
  • Food & Ingredients
  • Fruit Desserts
  • Gastronomy
  • Hot Dogs
  • Infussions and Teas
  • Kids and Babies
  • Meat and Poultry
  • Milk and Coffee
  • Milkshakes
  • Muffins and Cupcakes
  • News
  • Non-alcoholic Cocktails
  • Other
  • Pancakes
  • Pasta and Rice
  • Pie Recipes
  • Pizzas
  • Pots and Kitchen Robots
  • Purees
  • Recipes
  • Salad Recipes
  • Sandwichs
  • Sauces
  • Seafood Recipes
  • Smoothies
  • Soups and Stews
  • Thermomix
  • Vegetables and Legums
  • With Egg
  • World Gastronomy

Browse by Ingredients

Alcoholic beverages American Recipes Appetizers Bread Celebrations Cheese Chicken Chocolate Christmas recipes Cocktail Creams and Purees Desserts Doughs and Breads Drinks ephemeris fish recipes food garlic gastronomic events gastronomic news Gastronomy Gazpacho Healthy Dinners healthy drinks healthy food Healthy recipes infusions and teas Italian recipes Kefir Lemon Light Dinners light recipes Mediterranean recipes natural beverages natural drinks pancakes pasta Potatoes Salad Sauces Spanish recipes summer recipes sweets Tuna vegetables

© 2021 Taste of Recipes -The Best Home Cooking Recipes and easy to make.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Recipes
    • Bread Recipes
    • Crock Pot
    • Fish Recipes
    • Hot Dogs
    • Meat and Poultry
    • Pasta and Rice
    • Pizzas
    • Purees
    • Salad Recipes
    • Sandwichs
    • Sauces
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Soups and Stews
    • Vegetables and Legums
    • With Egg
  • Gastronomy
    • Cooking tips
    • Food & Ingredients
    • News
    • World Gastronomy
  • Drinks
    • Cocktails
    • Infussions and Teas
    • Milk and Coffee
    • Milkshakes
    • Non-alcoholic Cocktails
    • Smoothies
  • Desserts
    • Cake Recipes
    • Cookies
    • Crepes
    • Custards and Puddings
    • Fruit Desserts
    • Muffins and Cupcakes
    • Other
    • Pancakes
    • Pie Recipes
  • Login
  • Sign Up

© 2021 Taste of Recipes -The Best Home Cooking Recipes and easy to make.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Sign Up with Facebook
Sign Up with Google
OR

Fill the forms below to register

*By registering into our website, you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
wpDiscuz
0
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x
| Reply
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.