Irish Croquettes Recipes

POTATO CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together mashed potatoes and parsley; season with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, place flour; season with salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg with 1 tablespoon water. In a third shallow bowl, place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.
• Form potato mixture into 3/4-by-2-inch logs. Roll in flour, shaking off excess, dip in egg wash, then roll in breadcrumbs to coat. In a heavy medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches vegetable oil over medium-high until hot. In batches, fry croquettes until golden brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per batch, turing as needed. Drain on paper towels.

IRISH CROQUETTES

Steps:

• Start by peeling the potatoes and cutting them up into rough chunks and into the pressure cooker for 10 minutes, followed by a quick release of pressure. Or boil on the stove top until soft and ready to mash. After mashing let them cool to room temperature or place in the fridge to cool down faster.
• Finely dice the garlic, onion, carrots. Also, dice the green onion.
• Corned Beef also needs to be chopped up into reasonably small pieces around 1/4 inch cubed. Also, trim any fat cap off the top of the corned beef. We used the leftover corn beef we made in an instant pot.
• Take a frying pan and put in some olive oil and butter and when hot add the onions first and cook until they are clear. Then add the corned beef and keep stirring. Followed by the garlic, green onions, carrots, peas, corn, and finally chili (optional). I would note that the chili does not add heat, but rather it adds taste, by bringing out the other flavors and any heat is dissipated by the volume of potato.
• Take this mix, and make a thin layer on a tin or roasting dish, and place in the fridge to cool down. You do not want it hot as we are going to show you how to add it to the center of the patty. Alternatively, you can just mix it in with the potato, if you are in a rush.
• Start by seasoning your flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. Beat the eggs and also season them with salt and pepper.Get three plates and make a line - flour, egg, breadcrumbs. The order that you will coat the patties.
• Also now mash the potato, and season them also with salt and pepper. Plus mix in by hand the 1/4 teaspoon of curry powder. Again this gives the croquettes a really nice almost Asian fusion taste.
• Now take the potato, make it flat in the palm of your hand and put in about 1 tablespoon of the filling. Gently mold the potato around the filling till it is all enclosed. Then roll the patty in the flour, followed by egg (get it all over the croquette) and finally the bread crumbs and set aside and repeat.
• Now heat up some oil in a deep sided pan, or wok to 160 (medium heat) and put in enough only to cover the bottom - you will need to cook in 2 or 3 batches.Let the patties to fry for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown. Allow patties to drain on absorbent paper towels before transferring to your serving platter.

IRISH CROQUETTES : CORNED BEEF AND POTATO

Steps:

• Combine potatoes, corned beef, egg, and seasoning.
• Mix well.
• Form into croquettes.
• Dip into egg and milk mixture.
• Roll in bread crumbs.
• Fry in oil heated to about 375 degrees.
• Enjoy.

RICE CROQUETTES

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add rice; saute 3 minutes. Stir in broth and parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. , Stir in egg, cheese, basil and pepper. Moisten hands with water and shape 1/4 cupfuls into logs. Roll in crumbs. , In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 365°. Fry croquettes, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes or until crisp and golden, turning often. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.