Authentic home cooking from Japan, with US measurements. 
Easy, No-Fail Classic Croquettes
With just these ingredients, you can make croquettes that are simple yet loved by both adults and kids—you’ll want to eat more than one! The key is the potato-to-ground meat ratio. They fry up crispy in less time and can be frozen.
Recipe background:
This is a family recipe my mother used to make, and I loved it. I’ve perfected the balance of meat and potatoes for the best result. These croquettes are fluffy like those from a butcher shop, but with even more meat. My husband, kids, and friends all love them. It’s so easy—give it a try!
Easy, No-Fail Classic Croquettes
With just these ingredients, you can make croquettes that are simple yet loved by both adults and kids—you’ll want to eat more than one! The key is the potato-to-ground meat ratio. They fry up crispy in less time and can be frozen.
Recipe background:
This is a family recipe my mother used to make, and I loved it. I’ve perfected the balance of meat and potatoes for the best result. These croquettes are fluffy like those from a butcher shop, but with even more meat. My husband, kids, and friends all love them. It’s so easy—give it a try!
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- 1
Finely chop the onion. Peel the potatoes and cut them into 3/4-inch (about 2 cm) cubes. Gather all your ingredients.
- 2
Boil the potatoes until soft enough to mash (you can also microwave them covered with plastic wrap).
- 3
While the potatoes cook, heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened.
- 4
Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned. Season generously with salt and pepper, mix well, then turn off the heat.
- 5
Add the cooked potatoes to the skillet. Mash the potatoes and mix everything together (keep the heat off). Season again with salt and pepper.
- 6
Shape the mixture into oval logs about 2 inches (5 cm) long, or into patties if you prefer.
- 7
Coat each croquette with flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- 8
Fry in oil at 350°F (180°C) until golden brown. The filling is already cooked, so once the coating is golden, they’re ready—this goes quickly!
- 9
Enjoy with Worcestershire sauce (the thin, pourable kind). It soaks in and makes them extra delicious!
- 10
To freeze: After coating in step 7, wrap each croquette. Fry straight from the freezer when ready to use.
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