How to Make Japanese Croquettes (Korokke) (Recipe) コロッケの作り方 (レシピ)

Soft creamy potato with ground meat inside a crunchy panko shell, Japanese Croquettes (Korokke) is my absolute favorite Japanese food! This is my mother’s best recipe and I’m sharing her secrets with you. RECIPE starts ▶ 00:42 PRINT RECIPE ▶ INGREDIENTS (Please check the website for detailed info) * For Potato and Meat Mixture 2 lb russet potatoes (900 g, about 4 potatoes; please use Russet potatoes) 1 onion (9.6 oz, 272 g) 1 Tbsp neutral-flavored oil (vegetable, canola, etc) 1 lb ground beef (454 g; 85% lean) ½ tsp kosher/sea salt (I use Diamond Crystal; Use half for table salt) (for meat) ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper (for meat) 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (for potato) ½ tsp kosher/sea salt (I use Diamond Crystal; Use half for table salt) (for potatoes) ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper (for potatoes) * For Panko Coating ½ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour) (60 g) 3 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell) 2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) (120 g) * For Deep Frying 4 cups neutral-f