Fluffy Kabocha Squash Croquettes

1. 1

   Here are the kabocha my little brother brought home.

2. 2

   They were so small and cute.

3. 3

   Chop kabocha up.

4. 4

   They'll be easier to cook if you chop them into smaller sizes.

5. 5

   Mince the onion.

6. 6

   Boil the kabocha you chopped in Step 2.

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   When cooked (when you can poke thoroughly with a skewer) remove from heat.

8. 8

   Stir-fry the ground meat and onion from Step 2.

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   It saves time if you can cook them simultaneously with kabocha in Step 3.

10. 10

    Combine the hot kabocha with meat, salt and pepper.

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    Mash the kabocha (into your preferred consistency).

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    If the kabocha cools down while you're mixing during Step 5, it'll become less fluffy, so to mix while it's hot.

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    Form the mixture from Step 5 into balls of your desired size and dredge.

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    Deep-fry in 180C oil.

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    Because the filling is already cooked, it'll be done when the coating is golden brown.

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    Here's what they look like, freshly fried.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.