Korokke (Japanese: コロッケ) is the Japanese name for a deep fried dish originally related to a French dish, the croquette. It is also said thai it comes from the Dutch, Kroket.
It was introduced in the early 1900s. This dish is also popular in South Korea where it is typically sold in bakeries.
Korokke is made by mixing cooked chopped meat or seafood, vegetables with mashed potato or white sauce, or both, rolling it in wheat flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs/panko, then deep frying this until brown (fox colour in Japanese!) on the outside.
Korokke are usually shaped like flat patties. They are generally called ingredient + Korokke. For example, those using beef would be called beef (gyu) korokke, those using shrimp, ebi korokke, etc.. Those using white sauce may also be called Cream Korokke.
Korokke are often served with worcestershire sauce and shredded cabbage.
Korokke can be eaten as is, and are sometimes sold wrapped in paper at stalls. They may also be used as a topping for other dishes. When sandwiched between a piece of bread, they are be called “Korokke pan” (pan being bread in Japanese).
Korrokke was the most sold single frozen food in 2007 and has been among the top three ever since.
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ekoy
Oh no… now I’m craving for korokke! I always make them with lots of scallions in it. 🙂
dragonlife
Dear Friend!
Greetings!
Now, callions is a great idea, indeed!
Cheers,
Robert-Gilles
wine blog
Looks delicious! Of course I do love anything fried though! Cheers!
dragonlife
Dear Friend!
It would go well with a strong red wine, I’m sure!
Cheers,
Robert-Gilles
Angie's Recipes
wow! Look at that perfect croquette!
Angie’s Recipes
dragonlife
Cheers, Angie!
Robert-Gilles
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Bread + Butter
That looks perfectly fried. I love the sauce drizzled over them. I’ll take a seafood one. 😉
dragonlife
Dear Jenn!
Not only you have a sweet tooth, but you have a liking for fried food!LOL
Cheers,
Robert-Gilles