Stuffed Yam Croquettes

Name: Stuffed Yam Croquettes
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: Makes 20 yam croquettes
Cuisine: Singaporean
Ingredients: ½ cup (125 ml) vegetable shortening or pork oil (see note); ½ cup (75 g) tapioca starch or cornstarch; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon five spice powder; ½ teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 200 g (7 oz) pork loin, cut into a long thick strip; ⅓ cup (50 g) fresh or frozen green peas; ½ teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon rice wine; 2 teaspoons black soy sauce; 1½ tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 kg (2 lbs) yams or sweet potatoes; ½ teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; Oil for deep-frying; 1 small carrot, diced; 1 small onion, diced; Sweet bottled chilli sauce, to serve

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Preparation info

Makes
20
yam croquettes

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
2 hr 30

Appears in

The Food of Singapore

By Djoko Wibisono

Published 2015

About

A Teochew delicacy, these croquettes are filled with bits of Char Siew (Barbecued Pork). You may be able to pick up some Char Siew from a Chinese store or the market.

Ingredients

1 kg (2 lbs) yams or sweet potatoes
½ cup (75

Asia
Singapore
Snack
South East Asia
Street Food

Method

First prepare the Char Siew by mixing the pork with all the ingredients and setting aside to marinate for 1 hour. Then drain the meat and roast on a wire rack over a roasting pan in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 30 minutes