Description
Crispy Korokke (Japanese Croquettes) are delicious fried patties made with a savory mixture of mashed potatoes and seasoned ground meat, coated in breadcrumbs for a crispy finish. Serve these flavorful croquettes with tonkatsu sauce for a truly satisfying meal or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Mixture:
- 3 medium russet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Meat Filling:
- 1/2 pound ground beef or ground pork
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Tonkatsu sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Boil and Mash Potatoes: Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash with butter.
- Cook Meat Filling: Brown the ground meat and onion, season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Combine and Shape: Mix the mashed potatoes with the meat mixture, shape into patties.
- Breading Station: Set up dishes with flour, egg, and panko.
- Bread and Fry: Dredge patties in flour, egg, and panko, then fry until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with tonkatsu sauce.
Notes
- Chill patties before breading for easier handling.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked lentils.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course or Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croquette
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
