Kabocha Korokke (Japanese Pumpkin Croquettes)

Name: Kabocha Korokke (Japanese Pumpkin Croquettes)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 400 g kabocha squash ((before peeling)); 1-2 tbsp water; 1 tsp tomato ketchup; 1 tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu); ¼ tsp salt; ¼ tsp ground black pepper; 1 pinch nutmeg powder; 2 tbsp preferred shredded melting cheese (Gouda, Emmental, and Gruyère, Cheddar, etc); 50 g onion (finely diced); 1 tbsp butter; ½ tbsp all-purpose flour; 50 ml whole milk; 50 ml cold water; 1 egg; 5 tbsp all-purpose flour (for batter); 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating); 75 g panko breadcrumbs; cooking oil (for deep frying); dried parsley (optional garnish); 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp tomato ketchup

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

This delicious Kabocha Korokke is made with sweet and creamy Japanese winter squash coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs then served with a tangy sauce. This dish is a perfect side, bento option or even served as a main dish with cabbage and rice!

Updated at: Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:30:16 GMT