Showing posts with label Japanese Korokke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Japanese Korokke. Show all posts

Monday, February 22, 2010

Crispy Potato Cakes (Japanese Korokke)

These delicous potato cakes are yummy. Basically, they are mashed potato with veggies, cheese and/or meat, deep fried in light panko bread crumbs. The crust is thin and super crunchy outside with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. When you take your first bite, you will have a hard time not asking for more.

I made 2 versions today for both vegetarians and meat-eaters. They are equally tasty!
Ingredients:
Potato (1 lb, peeled, mashed and chilled)
Yellow Onions (2 large, chopped finely)
Ground pork or Frozen Peas (1/4 lb)
Panko Bread Crumbs (2 cups)
Cabbage (shredded thinnly, 2 cup)
Cheeses (Parmesan and Mozzarella-1 cup each)
1 Large Egg
Salt and Pepper (a few pinches)
Dipping:
Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Step 1: Pan fry the onions.
Step 2:  Add cabbage and (meat OR peas) into pan. Season with salt and pepper.
Vegetarian version (pictured below)
Step 3: Turn heat off when it's cooked through. Put it in a bowl and mix with cheeses.
LEFT: Vegetarian version, RIGHT: Meat version  (pictured below)
Step 4: Add it to the mashed potato in a large bowl. Mix well.
TOP: Vegetarian version, RIGHT: Meat version  (pictured below) 
Step 5: Scoop some mixture into your palm. Roll it into a ball and flatten slightly.
Meat version  (pictured below)  
Vegetarian version (pictured below) 
Step 6: Coat with egg and bread crumbs. Deep fry for about 3 minutes until golden color. Serve immediately! Tips: Worcestershire sauce is excellent for dipping for this dish. Enjoy!