Croquetas de Jamon Recipe from Cuba with Butter, Flour, Milk, Ham and Spices

Ingredients

• 0.25 lb (113 g) (1 stick ) salted butter
• 7 tsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cup milk , scalded
• 2 cup finely chopped cooked ham
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
• 3 tsp fresh lime juice , plus extra for sprinkling
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cup very fine bread crumbs
• 1 large egg , lightly beaten
• peanut or vegetable oil for frying