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Flamenquines with green salad

Flamenquines are thin pork cutlets rolled around Serrano ham and cheese, breaded and fried, served with a green salad. This Spanish recipe serves 4 in 45 minutes, at a medium difficulty level, for about €3.00 per serving. The key to success is rolling and securing each cutlet tightly before breading so the cheese stays inside.

How about flamenquines tonight, those thin pork cutlets rolled around ham and cheese, breaded and fried golden, served with a green salad.

Flamenquines with green salad
Total time
45 min
Difficulty
Medium
Cost per person
€3.00
Calories per person
660 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

Under the crisp breadcrumb coating, flamenquines hide a melting core of Serrano ham and cheese that oozes slightly when you cut in. The flattened pork stays tender, and the contrast between the crunchy outside and the soft inside is what makes this dish work. A simple green salad, dressed with olive oil and vinegar, adds the freshness that balances the fried cutlets.

This is a dish that works for kids and adults alike, hearty enough for a weeknight dinner when you have a bit more time, and easy going enough for casual guests. Rolling and breading the cutlets takes a little time, but the actual frying goes fast. Once the rolls are ready, everyone can sit down to eat quickly.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • thin pork cutlets 4
  • Serrano ham 4 slices

Dairy

  • sliced cheese 4 slices
  • eggs 2

Pantry

  • flouroften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • breadcrumbsoften in the pantry 100 g
  • frying oiloften in the pantry 20 cl
  • olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • wine vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Fruits and vegetables

  • green salad 1
  • lemon 1

Allergens Gluten, Eggs, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Flatten the cutlets thinly between two sheets of parchment paper, then season with salt and pepper.

    Pound them with the bottom of a saucepan, it works well and won't tear the meat.

  2. Lay a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on each cutlet, roll up tightly and secure with a toothpick.

    Tuck in the sides before rolling so the cheese stays trapped inside.

  3. Coat the rolls in flour, then in beaten eggs, then in breadcrumbs.

    Press the breadcrumbs on firmly so they don't come off during cooking.

  4. Fry in hot oil, turning them until golden all over, then drain on paper towels. 12 min

    The oil should be hot at 170°C, otherwise the breading soaks up too much grease.

  5. Dress the salad with olive oil and vinegar, and serve the flamenquines sliced with a lemon wedge.

    Let them rest two minutes before slicing, the cheese has time to set slightly.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick cutlets that are thin and evenly sized, they flatten better and roll up without tearing.
  • Bread the rolls ahead of time and chill them until frying, the coating sticks better after a stint in the fridge.
  • Swap the frying oil if it has already been used a lot, fresh oil keeps the breading from tasting burnt.

The variations

  • Swap the Serrano ham for regular cooked ham for a milder, less salty version.
  • For a vegetarian version, use thin slices of zucchini or eggplant instead of pork, adjusting the cooking time.
  • For kids, cut the rolls into bite sized pieces before breading, they cook faster and are easy to eat with fingers.

What to serve it with

  • Sauteed potatoes
  • Plain white rice
  • Glass of fresh apple juice

Storage

Cooked flamenquines keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. You can freeze them raw and breaded, before frying, for up to 1 month. Reheat in the oven rather than the microwave so they stay crisp.

Questions about this dish

Can I bake flamenquines instead of frying them?

Yes, place the breaded rolls on a baking sheet, drizzle with a little oil, and bake at 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. The result is slightly less crisp than frying.

What cheese works best for flamenquines?

A sliced cheese that melts easily works well, like a mild Swiss or Gouda. Avoid strong flavored cheeses, they tend to overpower the ham.

Can I prepare flamenquines ahead of time?

Yes, you can roll and bread the cutlets several hours ahead and keep them in the fridge until frying. This also helps the breading stick better.

How do I keep the cheese from leaking out during frying?

Tuck in the sides of the cutlet before rolling, then secure each roll with a toothpick or kitchen string. A well packed breading also helps keep the cheese inside.

How long does it take to make flamenquines with green salad?

Count 45 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “medium”.

How many calories are in flamenquines with green salad?

About 660 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does flamenquines with green salad cost?

About €3.00 per serving, or €12.00 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, eggs, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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