Vietnamese Potato Croquettes (Cha Khoai Tay) Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Potato Croquettes (Cha Khoai Tay)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes (or 1 potato and 1 yam, of equal size); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 medium onion, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 scallions, minced; 2 teaspoons lemongrass, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 teaspoon fish sauce (Vietnamese nuoc mam); 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2/3 cup vegetable oil, for frying; Optional; vietnamese dipping sauce (Nuoc cham)

Servings: persons

2 russet potatoes (or 1 potato and 1 yam, of equal size)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 medium onion, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 egg, lightly beaten
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 scallions, minced
2 teaspoons lemongrass, minced
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon fish sauce (Vietnamese nuoc mam)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2/3 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Optional
vietnamese dipping sauce (Nuoc cham)

1
Shred the potatoes in a food processor and place in a colander. Sprinkle with the salt and mix well. Let stand in the sink to drain for 15 minutes.
2
Mix the dry seasonings together.
3
Squeeze the potatoes dry and place in a mixing bowl. Add the cornstarch and mix thoroughly. Add all the remaining ingredients except the panko crumbs and oil and mix well.
4
Drop the potato mixture by tablespoonfuls into the panko crumbs and flatten slightly. Coat all the way around.
5
Divide the oil in half and heat in a pan over moderately high heat. Lower the patties into the hot oil and flatten the patties with a spatula if necessary: the patties should not be too thick, and should be about 2 inches across.
6
Fry until crisp and golden on the bottom, then turn and fry the other side. Drain on a wire rack or on paper towels, then transfer to plates. Add more oil as needed for frying the remaining patties.
7
Optional: serve with Nuoc Cham dipping sauce.
8
(A note on fish sauce: this is a very salty Southeast Asian specialty food. I don't care for the odor, but it blends well into sauces and other foods. You can substitute soy sauce for an approximation if you want to leave it out and make this a true vegetarian dish).

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 russet potatoes (or 1 potato and 1 yam, of equal size), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 medium onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Potato Croquettes (Cha Khoai Tay) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vietnamese Potato Croquettes (Cha Khoai Tay)

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