Mexican Ricotta Croquettes | Saveur

Ingredients

• 4 plum tomatoes, cored
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• ¹⁄₂ large yellow onion, roughly chopped
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
• kosher salt
• 3 tbsp. honey
• 1 tsp. rice vinegar
• 2 cilantro sprigs
• 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• 1 cup requeson (Mexican ricotta) or ricotta cheese
• 1 cup queso cremita, such as Tropical brand
• 1 cup finely crumbled cotija cheese
• 1 cup Chihuahua or mozzarella cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup softened cream cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup matzo meal
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup plain bread crumbs
• vegetable oil, for frying