Delicious Homemade Potato Croquettes Recipe

TLDRLearn how to make crispy and delicious potato croquettes with this easy homemade recipe. Boil and mash potatoes, mix with onions and carrots, shape into patties, coat with breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown. Serve with a creamy sauce and cucumber salad for a satisfying and flavorful meal.

Key insights

🥔Potato croquettes are a popular and delicious dish made with mashed potatoes and various ingredients.

🔪The preparation process involves boiling and mashing potatoes, dicing onions, shredding carrots, and mixing them together.

🍳After shaping the mixture into patties, they are coated with breadcrumbs and fried until crisp and golden brown.

🥒A refreshing cucumber salad, made by slicing cucumbers and marinating them with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil, complements the croquettes.

👨‍🍳The homemade sauce, made with sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, garlic, and ginger, adds a creamy and flavorful touch to the dish.

Q&A

Can I use different vegetables in the potato croquettes?

Yes, you can customize the recipe by adding or substituting other vegetables according to your preference.

Can I bake the croquettes instead of frying them?

Yes, you can bake the croquettes in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20-25 minutes until they are crispy and golden brown.

Can I make the potato croquettes in advance?

Yes, you can prepare the potato mixture and shape it into patties in advance. Keep them in the refrigerator until ready to coat and fry.

What can I serve with potato croquettes?

Potato croquettes are versatile and can be served as a main dish with a side salad or as a snack/appetizer with dipping sauces.

Can I freeze the potato croquettes?

Yes, you can freeze the uncooked croquettes. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, freeze until firm, and then transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introducing a delicious homemade potato croquettes recipe.

00:28Start by boiling and mashing potatoes to create the base of the croquettes.

01:09Dice onions and shred carrots to add flavor and texture to the croquettes mixture.

02:43Mix the mashed potatoes, onions, and carrots together and shape them into patties.

03:33Coat the patties with breadcrumbs and fry them until crispy and golden brown.

04:35Prepare a refreshing cucumber salad by slicing cucumbers and marinating them with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.

05:38Create a creamy sauce by mixing sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, garlic, and ginger.

06:54Combine the cucumber salad and the sauce for a perfect accompaniment to the potato croquettes.