Recipes

La Bomba

By: The Local Palate
La Bomba from Tapas Espana cookbook
Recipe by Catherine Cogliandro Alioto, Image courtesy of Erin Scott

La Bomba (the Bomb) is believed to have originated in a bar in Barcelona, inspired by the bombings that occurred during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939). These delicious ball-shaped croquetas of mashed potatoes are filled with meat, then breaded and fried. Enjoy with a fiery salsa brava.

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yields

12 Croquetas

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