croquettes

Breaded fried bites

Croquettes are small portions of food—typically mashed potato, minced meat, or fish—shaped into cylinders or balls, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried until crispy.

The word comes from French for "crunch." They appear across many cuisines: potato croquettes, ham croquettes, the Japanese korokke.

Usually served as appetizers or side dishes.

varieties

croqueta

Breaded fried béchamel ball

potatoEdible underground tuber
hamCured pig thigh
cheeseFermented milk solid

chicken · beef · fish · shrimp · mushroom · spinach · bacalao · jamon · gouda · curry

preparation

deep-fry

Cook in hot oil

pankoAiry Japanese coating flakes
breadcrumbsDried, crushed loaf pieces
breadingCoating food before frying

batter · coating · frying · oil · fryer · golden-brown · drain · skillet · tongs · flipping

serving

appetizer

Light dish preceding main

tapasSpanish appetizer assortment
starterInitiator of action
side-dishSecondary plate portion

snack · hors-d'oeuvres · aioli · mustard · ketchup · platter · toothpick · garnish

texture

crispy

Brittle and snapping

crunchyBreaking with sound
crackleSharp snapping sounds
crustHard outer layer

crispness · snap · flaky · creamy · molten · gooey · contrast · shatter · brittle · exterior

seasoning

savory

Appetizing, not sweet

umamiFifth taste sensation
seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
garlicPungent culinary bulb

onion · herbs · nutmeg · parsley · salt · pepper · paprika · thyme · cumin · spices

croquettes

croqueta

deep-fry

appetizer

crispy

savory

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