Sunday, March 10, 2013

Pork and Tofu Croquette


A healthier version of croquette that you see in a Japanese restaurant. You can skip the pork for vegetarian version.


















Ingredients
* 1/2 cup ground pork
* 2 green onions, minced
* 1/2 cup carrots, grated
*1 tablespoon olive oil
*1 block tofu, drained, mashed
*1 egg
*4 tablespoons breadcrumbs
*1 teaspoon salt
*pepper to taste

Coating
*6 tablespoons flour
*1 egg, beaten
*1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Sauce
*3 tablespoons ketchup
*2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
*2 tablespoons water

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375F.  In a hot skillet, saute the ground pork, green onions, and carrots in oil. Transfer to a bowl and mix with the drained tofu, egg, breadcrumbs, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Divide this mixture into 8 portions and form into patties. Coat the patties with the flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs, in this order.

2. Spray oil on a baking sheet. Place the patties on a baking sheet. Bake for 25-30 mins and until internal temperature reached 160F.

3. Whisk the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and water in a bowl. Drizzle the sauce over croquettes or serve on the side.

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