Croquetas de Papa

Name: Croquetas de Papa
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 2 lbs potato, boiled; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed; 2 eggs egg; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 1/4 cup yellow onion, minced; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Crispy golden potato croquettes filled with cheese and herbs. A beloved Colombian appetizer and street snack.

45 minMediumServes 12180 cal/serving

ColombianAppetizerStovetopVegetarian

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Ingredients

2 lbs potato, boiled
1 tbsp butter
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 eggs egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1/4 cup yellow onion, minced
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs boiled potato until tender, drain and mash while still warm.
2

Mix in 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 cup minced yellow onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Let cool completely.
3

Form 24 croquettes: take 1 tbsp of mixture, place a 1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese in the center, and wrap the potato around it. Roll into a cylinder.
4

Beat 2 eggs egg in a bowl. Place 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in another bowl.
5

Dip each croquette in egg, then roll in breadcrumbs, coating evenly.
6

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying) in a deep pot to 350°F.
7

Fry croquettes in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
8

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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Questions

How hot should the oil be for Croquetas de Papa?

For Croquetas de Papa, the frying oil is held at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 6. Hotter scorches the outside before the inside cooks, and cooler turns it greasy.

How do I know when Croquetas de Papa is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 7: cook until golden brown.

What can I use instead of cilantro in Croquetas de Papa?

The entry for Croquetas de Papa calls for 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

Can I make Croquetas de Papa dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Croquetas de Papa is 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Croquetas de Papa gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Croquetas de Papa is 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Croquetas de Papa contain eggs?

Yes: 2 eggs egg. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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