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Minced Lamb and Potato Croquettes

Minced Lamb and Potato Croquettes

Eleanor Craig
Inspired by the rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine, these Minced Lamb and Potato Croquettes offer a delightful crunch with a savory, aromatic filling. The perfect appetizer or main course, they're a modern twist on a classic comfort food that brings together the warmth of spices and the heartiness of lamb.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 1509 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • Tasty minced meat isolated on white background300 g ground lamb (minced lamb) - preferably grass-fed
  • Potatoes2 cups potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • Ripe yellow onion on a white background1 small onion - finely chopped
  • Glass bowl of olive oil isolated on white background2 tbsp olive oil - extra virgin
  • ground cumin1 tsp cumin
  • Heap of dried coriander seed and ground coriander on white background1 tsp ground coriander
  • Heap of ground cinnamon and cassia cinnamon sticks½ tsp cinnamon
  • chicken egg1 medium egg - beaten
  • Fine breadcrumbs, also breading or crispies in wooden bowl1 cup breadcrumbs - fresh
  •  
    1 small green chili - finely chopped
  • wooden bowl of salt1 pinch salt - to taste
  • Ground black pepper pile, paths, top1 pinch ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil500 ml vegetable oil - for frying

Instructions
 

  • Begin by boiling the cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced lamb to the onions and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, approximately 6-8 minutes.
  • Incorporate cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and chopped green chili into the meat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the spices to bloom. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Once the meat mixture is cooked, mash the drained potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Combine the mashed potatoes with the lamb mixture thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into cylinder-like croquettes. Dip each croquette into the beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Fry the croquettes until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes on each side, then drain on paper towels.

Notes

For a healthier alternative, croquettes can be baked in a preheated oven at 200°C (390°F) until golden, around 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 1509kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 20gFat: 143gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 69gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 313mgPotassium: 719mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 69IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 4mg
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