Japanese Croquettes
Crunchy yet soft Japanese Croquettes (Korokke) are my favorite Japanese food. I'll share my mom’s best recipe and cooking secrets with you.

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Japanese Croquettes (Mom‘s Korokke)
Crunchy yet soft Japanese Croquettes (Korokke) are my favorite Japanese food. I'll share my mom’s best recipe and cooking secrets with you.
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French croquettes were introduced to Japan in the late 1800s.
Contextual Substitutions
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Russet Potatoes to Yukon Gold Potatoes
4 pounds (about 2kg) russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters, sixths, or eighths, depending on size (see note)
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Neutral oil to Such As Grapeseed
3 cups (600g) neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola, divided
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Neutral oil to Canola
3 cups (600g) neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola, divided
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
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Neutral oil to Divided
3 cups (600g) neutral oil, such as grapeseed or canola, divided
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
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Unsalted Butter to Olive Oil
2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil, plus more oil to sear or grill, if desired
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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Unsalted Butter to Plus More Oil to Sear
2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil, plus more oil to sear or grill, if desired
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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Unsalted Butter to Grill
2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil, plus more oil to sear or grill, if desired
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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Unsalted Butter to If Desired
2 tablespoons (1 ounce; 30g) unsalted butter or extra-virgin olive oil, plus more oil to sear or grill, if desired
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Smooth and Creamy Polenta
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Black Pepper to Cayenne Pepper
Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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Black Pepper to Garlic Powder
Optional spices: freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper and/or garlic powder
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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All-purpose flour to King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour
1 1/2 cups (180g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Apple Cider Snickerdoodles
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All-purpose flour to King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour
1 1/2 cups (180g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour or King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour
Expected change: The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Quick and Easy Vanilla Cake
Source and Cultural NotesSources, origin declarations, and evidenced notes for this dish.
Apple Cider Snickerdoodles
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View sourceCrispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
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View sourceJapanese Croquettes (Korokke) お母さんのコロッケ
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View sourceQuick and Easy Vanilla Cake
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View sourceSmooth and Creamy Polenta
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View sourceThe Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever
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View sourceTraditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
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Recipe: Japanese Croquettes (Mom‘s Korokke)
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Apple Cider Snickerdoodles
Article
View sourceCrispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Article
View sourceJapanese Croquettes (Korokke) お母さんのコロッケ
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View sourceQuick and Easy Vanilla Cake
Article
View sourceSmooth and Creamy Polenta
Article
View sourceThe Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever
Article
View sourceTraditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Article
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Apple Cider Snickerdoodles
Article
View sourceCrispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Article
View sourceJapanese Croquettes (Korokke) お母さんのコロッケ
Article
View sourceQuick and Easy Vanilla Cake
Article
View sourceSmooth and Creamy Polenta
Article
View sourceThe Best Crispy Roast Potatoes Ever
Article
View sourceTraditional Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Article
View source
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