Name: Potato Croquettes with Meat
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; Bread crumbs, preferably fresh, or panko (Japanese bread crumbs) for dredging; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 2 cups shredded cabbage, optional; ½ pound ground beef, pork, chicken, or turkey, or a combination of ground meats; 5 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons curry powder, preferably homemade, optional; 2 tablespoons butter or more oil; 3 cups mashed potatoes, made with a minimum of milk and no butter (leftovers are fine); Flour for dredging; 2 eggs, lightly beaten in a bowl; Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

The Best Recipes in the World

By Mark Bittman

Published 2005

About

I had been making meatless potato croquettes for years when I found that my favorite condiment (for these and many other fried foods) was soy sauce mixed with lemon—so imagine my self-satisfaction when I was served these at a Tokyo lunch counter with exactly that dipping sauce.

I like to add curry powder, for both flavor and color, but it’s not essential. Substitute canned salmon or tuna for the meat if you like, but don’t cook it; simply toss it with the onion and seasonings after