European
Ireland - Side Dishes
Potato Croquettes
Chef's Menu Description
Crispy golden cylinders of seasoned Irish mashed potatoes mixed with butter, egg yolk, and scallions, coated in crisp breadcrumbs and fried until shatteringly crisp.
Ingredients
- • 600g dry mashed potatoes (cooled)
- • 30g butter, 2 egg yolks, 2 spring onions (finely chopped)
- • Pinch of nutmeg, salt, and black pepper
- • Coating: 50g flour, 2 beaten eggs, 120g golden breadcrumbs
- • Vegetable oil for frying
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix mashed potatoes with butter, egg yolks, spring onions, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until firm.
2
Phase 2
Roll into 5cm cylinders with floured hands. Chill 20 minutes to firm up.
3
Phase 3
Roll cylinders in flour, dip in beaten egg, and roll in breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
4
Phase 4
Fry in 180°C oil for 3-4 minutes until deeply golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.