Add a few dried herbs to the potato croquettes if you wish. Simmer the potatoes in lightly salted water for 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain and mash thoroughly, preferably with a ricer.
Add the beef and vegetable mixture to the potatoes, sprinkle in 1 tsp of salt and some black pepper and mix well. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or until well chilled. Taste the croquette ...
Mix boiled potatoes with spinach, chilli, nutmeg powder, breadcrumbs and salt in a mixing bowl. Divide the mixture into lime-sized balls and use your palms to work into the desired shape.