Cheesy Pumpkin Croquette (Cheese Kabocha Korokke)

Want to try something new for Autumn? Cheesy pumpkin korokke is the perfect meal. Great for an appetizer, snack, or entree for dinner!

How to make Pumpkin Croquette for Autumn

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Pumpkin Cheesy Korokke

Yuka

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Cook Time 20 mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine Japanese

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 400 g Kabocha Japanese Kabocha
• ▢ 1 teaspoon sugar
• ▢ 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ▢ 70 g shredded cheese
• ▢ 2 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 3 Tablespoon panko
• ▢ 2 cup neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, rice bran, canola, etc)

Instructions

 

• Remove the kabocha seeds if there are any. Cut the kabocha into about 2 inch (5cm) wide and 2-3 inches long pieces.

  Kabocha is hard to cut so be careful not to cut yourself.
• Move the cut kabocha to a microwave safe bowl and cover with a cling wrap. Put it to the microwave for 5 minutes.
• After the kabocha gets soft, scoop the flesh using spoon. If it's still hard to scoop, microwave another 3 minutes.

  I usually keep Kabocha skin. Kabocha skin is healthy so you can blend it and add to the mixture or you can toss if you don't want.
• Move the kabocha to a bowl. Smash it completely.
• Add sugar, and black pepper to the bowl and mix them.
• Divide the mixture into 4-6 portions.
• Make the shredded cheese circle. Make 4-6 depending on how you divided the mixture.
• Add the cheese into each patties. Make sure it is covered with the kabocha mixture.

  Shape each portion into a flat circle.
• In a bowl, add an egg and beat it.

  In another bowl, add all-purpose flour.

  In a third bowl, add panko.
• First, put each patty in the all-purpose flour.

  Second, put it into the egg.

  Lastly, put it into the panko.
• In a pan or pot, add oil and bring it to 335°F (168°C).

  Add 3 patties at a time. Cook each side for 40 seconds.
• Let's serve! I recommend you eat them with some vegetables! You can also add soy sauce or katsu sauce.

Author Yuka

Keyword fall, pumpkin

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

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