Croquette | Our Regional Cuisines
RECIPE
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
- Potatoes 2
- Onion 1/2
- Ground Meat 100g
- [A] Salt & Pepper 350ml
- [A] Sugar a pinch
- Butter 10g
- Flour 2 tablespoons (approx.)
- Egg 1
- Bread Crumbs 4 tablespoons (approx.)
- Oil as needed
How to cook
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1. Remove potato eyes, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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2. Place the potatoes in a heat-resistant bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for about 4 minutes. Immediately after heating, mash the potatoes using a spoon or masher, and mix in the butter.
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3. Finely chop the onion.
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4. In a heated pan, sauté the ground meat over medium heat. When the color changes, add the onion and [A].
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5. Continue sautéing over medium heat. Once the onion softens, remove from heat and let it cool.
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6. Mix the mixture from step 2 with the mixture from step 5 and divide it into quarters. Shape them into oval patties. Lightly coat the surfaces with flour, then dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
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7. Heat oil in a pot to around 180°C, add the patties, and fry until they turn golden brown. Once cooked, remove excess oil and place the croquettes on a plate.
Recipes vary depending on the region and home.

Contact
Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tel:+81-3-3502-5516