Okonomiyaki-Flavored Croquettes with Savory Katsu Sauce

Name: Okonomiyaki-Flavored Croquettes with Savory Katsu Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 2 cups potatoes; 1/2 cup green cabbage; 1/4 cup green onion; 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits; 1 egg; Salt and pepper; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; Vegetable oil

Japanese Fusion Delight

These croquettes combine the savory flavors of okonomiyaki with the crispy texture of croquettes, served with a rich katsu sauce.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Croquettes

2 cups potatoes

peeled and boiled

1/2 cup green cabbage

finely shredded

1/4 cup green onion

thinly sliced

1/4 cup cooked bacon bits

1 egg

beaten

Salt and pepper

to taste

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

For the Coating

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 egg

beaten

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

For the Katsu Sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

For Frying

Vegetable oil

for frying

Preparation

Marinating the Croquettes

Boil and Mash Potatoes

Boil the potatoes until tender; mash them until smooth.

Mix Ingredients

Mix mashed potatoes with cabbage, green onion, bacon bits, and the beaten egg.

Season and Shape

Season with salt and pepper; shape the mixture into patties.

Preparing the Coating

Dust with Flour

Dredge each patty in flour, shaking off excess.

Egg Wash

Dip into beaten egg, allowing the excess to drip off.

Coat with Breadcrumbs

Roll in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.

Use your hands to pat the breadcrumbs firmly against the patties for better adhesion.

Chill the Patties

Chill the croquettes before frying to help them hold their shape and achieve a crispy texture.

Cooking Process

Fry Croquettes

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the croquettes until golden brown and crispy.

Cook for 4-5 minutes per side over medium-high heat.

Simmer Katsu Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and honey. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.

Drain and Serve

Let the fried croquettes drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil before serving.

Plating & Serving