

This is one of those yummy tapas that seems to please everyone. There are never any leftovers! This recipe is from Martha Stewart except I made two changes. I added red pepper and used bread crumbs instead of panko. The original recipe can be found on her website http://marthastewart.com This made about 20 croquettes but it could be 25 if you make them a bit smaller tan I did. Please don´t skip the part about refrigerating them. This step makes the frying much easier!
Ingredients
- 3 russet potatoes (about 1 3/4 pounds)
- Coarse salt
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
- 4 large eggs
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- About 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Directions
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Put potatoes into a saucepan, and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Reduce heat, and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain, and let cool slightly. While potatoes are warm, peel and pass through a ricer or a food mill.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper, and cook until golden, about 15 minutes. Add them to potatoes. Stir in 2 eggs, salt, and pepper. Let cool.
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Put flour, remaining 2 eggs, and bread crumbs into 3 separate dishes. Lightly beat eggs. For each croquette, scoop out 2 tablespoons potato mixture, then shape into an oval. Dredge in flour, coat with egg, then roll in panko. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining potato mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (or overnight).

4. In a large cast-iron skillet or a medium saucepan, heat vegetable oil to 350. Fry croquettes in batches (do not overcrowd skillet) until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Turn croquettes occasionally as they cook to brown evenly on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
Enjoy! xxxx Natascha
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Yum! Did you have any dipping sauces? …”And don’t skip the part” is right! I’ve not given myself enough time before and they don’t set, grrr.
I didn´t use any dipping sauce but they would have really been great with some! Yes, I have had the same problem with the setting. The probelm is that not every récipe explains that you should do this or why you should do this. Annoying!
I love potatoes!! Yumm! I have never heard of these they sound so yummy! Thanks Natascha, I will ask Saleeha is her host mom made these for her!!
I hope her host mom made some kind of croquette! They are just so yummy! And yes..potatoes are wonderful. So versatile!
yes she was just telling me about it I think with zucchini and chicken?
Oh! That sounds like a great combination! I will have to look into that one!
So tempting..
They are kind of addictive hahah!