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Korokke

Korokke

Japanese
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57 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

57 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

320 kcalper person
Protein 8g
Carbs 38g
Fats 15g

About this dish

Mashed potato folded with softened onion and browned minced beef, shaped and coated in panko, then fried until the outside shatters over a soft, creamy centre.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs, Soya, Mustard

Diet Info

Meat

Before you start

Ready-made is fine, or make your own.

Ingredients

Fresh Produce

  • Potatoesfloury, peeled600 g
  • Onionfinely chopped1

Meat & Poultry

  • Beef Mince150 g

Dairy & Eggs

  • Butter20 g
  • Eggsbeaten2

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour40 g
  • Panko breadcrumbs120 g

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oilfor deep frying500 ml
  • Ready-made tonkatsu sauce80 ml

Utensils

  • Saucepan
  • Large frying pan
  • Large saucepan
  • Meat thermometer

Method

1

Boil the potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and mash until smooth.

Approx. 15 minutes
2

Meanwhile, melt the butter in a frying pan and fry the onion for 5 minutes until softened, then add the beef mince and fry for 5 minutes, checking it reaches 71°C with a meat thermometer, until browned.

Approx. 10 minutes
3

Fold the onion and beef mixture into the mashed potato, season well, and leave to cool for 10 minutes until cool enough to shape.

Approx. 10 minutes
4

Shape the mixture into eight oval croquettes.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Coat each croquette in flour, dip in beaten egg, and press into panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

Approx. 6 minutes
6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan to 180°C and deep-fry the croquettes in batches for 4 minutes until deep golden and crisp.

Approx. 8 minutes
7

Drain on kitchen paper and serve with the tonkatsu sauce for dipping.

Approx. 3 minutes