Korokke (Potato & Meat Croquette)

Name: Korokke (Potato & Meat Croquette)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 lb russet potatoes ((about 4 potatoes)); 1 onion; ½ carrot; 2 shiitake mushrooms; 2 Tbsp neutral oil ((for sautéing)); 1 lb ground beef; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ¼ tsp white pepper powder; freshly ground black pepper ((to taste)); 1 large egg (50 g w/o shell); ½ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour); 3 large eggs (50 g w/o shell); 2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 3 cups neutral oil ((or enough for 2 inches (5 cm) of oil to completely submerge the patties)); tonkatsu sauce ((you can make Homemade Tonkatsu Sauce))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 10min

These popular Japanese potato and meat croquettes called Korokke are breaded and deep-fried until golden and crispy on the outside but still creamy and succulent inside. This well-loved food in Japan is so delicious served with rice and salad or in your bento lunch.

Updated at: Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:01:06 GMT