Description
Experience the magic of Asian spiced purple sweet potato croquettes that combine the sweetness of purple potatoes with five-spice powder and a crispy exterior!
Ingredients
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For the Croquettes:
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- 2 lbs purple sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
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- 2 cloves garlic, minced
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- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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- 2 green onions, finely chopped
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- 1 large egg
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- ½ cup all-purpose flour
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- Salt and white pepper to taste
For the Coating:
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- 2 large eggs, beaten
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
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- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
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- Neutral oil for frying
For the Dipping Sauce:
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- ½ cup mayo
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- 2 tablespoons sriracha
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- 1 tablespoon honey
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- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
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- Steam or boil purple sweet potatoes until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
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- Mash potatoes while hot, then let cool completely.
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- Mix in sesame oil, garlic, ginger, five-spice powder, green onions, egg, and flour.
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- Season mixture with salt and white pepper.
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- Shape into 2-inch croquettes using the scoop.
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- Chill formed croquettes for 30 minutes.
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- Set up breading station: flour, beaten eggs, and panko.
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- Coat each croquette in flour, egg, then panko.
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- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
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- Fry in batches until golden brown (3-4 minutes).
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- Drain on wire rack and season immediately.
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- Mix all sauce ingredients and serve alongside croquettes.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg