Dense and Delicious Nikujaga Croquettes

1. 1

   Peel the potatoes and cut into half if they're very big.

2. 2

   If the potatoes are small used them whole.

3. 3

   Finely chop the onions.

4. 4

   Heat the pressure cooker, add oil and stir fry the ground meat, adding the onions a little later.

5. 5

   Add the ingredients and stir fry quickly.

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   (Don't let the moisture evaporate!)

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   Put the potatoes on top of the ground meat, add 40 ml of water, and heat in the pressure cooker under pressure for 10 minutes.

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   Leave to cool down and de-pressurize on its own.

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   Open the lid and evaporate the moisture in the pan over medium heat.

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    (You can take out the potatoes before doing this if you prefer.)

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    Roughly mash the potatoes withe a spatula leaving lumps, and adjust the seasoning.

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    Spread out in a shallow container to cool.

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    When the potato mixture has cooled down enough to handle, divide into 4 portions, and then let cool down completely

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    Form each portion into a patty and coat with cake flour, beaten egg and panko.

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    If you shake off the excess flour and strain the beaten egg beforehand, the egg will coat the patties evenly.

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    Deep fry in 170 C until golden brown.

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    Done!

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    I've flavored the croquettes lightly, anticipating that most people will want to eat them with some sauce.

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    If you prefer, increase the soy sauce and mirin to 2 tablespoons each.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.