Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/4  pound         jamon serrano -- cut 1/4" cubes
     1/2  pound         jamon york -- (baked ham), cut 1"
                        -- cubes
     1/2  tablespoon    sweet paprika
   1      teaspoon      ground cumin seed
   2                    hard-boiled eggs -- finely chopped
     1/4  cup           finely-chopped parsley
   1                    egg
   2      ounces        grated manchego
     1/2  cup           flour
   1      cup           extra-virgin olive oil

Preparation:

Place jamon serrano, jamon York, paprika, cumin seed, hard-boiled eggs, parsley and egg in food processor and blend until smooth. Remove to mixing bowl, add Manchego and 3 tablespoons flour, stir well to combine. Roll into 1-inch ovals and roll into flour. Heat oil in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan until 375 degrees. Cook croquetas in oil until dark golden brown, 5 to 6 at a time. Drain on paper towels and serve warm. Source: MEDITERRANEAN MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ME-1B19)