Roll it like croquette

Croquette ~ simple definition : a roll or ball of meat, fish or vegetables that is covered in egg and breadcrumbs, and fried in oil.

Last week, I made this simple chicken & potatoes croquette for dinner.

I got my little helper to help me with the rolling part so it did not take long preparing the croquettes at all.

Chicken & potatoes croquettes (for 3 - 4 persons)

Ingredients:

3 medium-sized potatoes

1 cup minced chicken

1/2 onion, chopped

1 egg yolk

1/2 tbsp. butter

1 tsp sea salt

1/4 tsp white pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten

2 tbsp. Japanese bread crumbs, plus more for dredging

Oil for frying

Methods:

1. Prepare the mashed potatoes - boiled sliced potatoes in salt-added water.  Mash and put aside.

2. In a large bowl, combined mashed potatoes with chicken, onion, butter, salt, pepper and 2 tbsp. Japanese bread crumbs; mix well.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or several hours.  This will make forming the croquettes easier.

3. Roll the mixture into oblong shapes, roll into the egg, and then Japanese bread crumbs. Make sure all the rolls are properly covered in egg and bread crumbs.

My croquettes are ready to be dipped into egg and breadcrumbs

Croquettes ready to be fried or kept

Can be rolled like this. Or you may prefer ball or disk shape instead?

4. In a large pan, heat up the oil until shimmering.  Fry the croquettes over moderately high heat, turning once, until golden throughout, 4 - 6 minutes total.  Transfer to paper towels to drain.  Serve hot.

Crispy outside yet soft and tasty filling. Dip into your favourite sauce or serve with some coleslaw or green salads.

Remark:

To freeze and keep, roll the uncooked croquettes in egg and bread crumbs and freeze in batches.  Take them from the freezer and fry directly, without thawing. 

When frying, do not overcrowd the pan so you will have crispy croquettes.