Name: Pumpkin and Ham Croquettes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2-3 Servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 10.5 oz (300g) pumpkin, peeled and seeded; 2 slices ham; [A] 1 packet Kayanoya Original Vegetable Stock Powder (remove from the packet); [A] 2 tbsp milk; All-purpose flour, as needed; Beaten egg, as needed; Breadcrumbs, as needed; Oil for deep-frying, as needed

Dashi subscription is here. Save on every recurring order

Get free shipping on your first order! Create an account and then enter promo code KAYA172 at checkout.

Pumpkin croquettes served hot in a bowl.

Pumpkin and Ham Croquettes Pumpkin and Ham Croquettes

With the umami of vegetable dashi, even simple ingredients make delicious croquettes. By microwaving the pumpkin beforehand, you can shorten the frying time.

Cook

30 min

Portions

2-3 Servings

Season

Fall and Winter

Cuisine

Japanese

Difficulty

Medium

Instructions

Step 1

Cut the pumpkin into cubes about 1 inch (3 cm) wide. Roughly chop the ham.

Step 2

Place the pumpkin in a heatproof dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on medium (600W) for 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and mash.

Step 3

Add the ham and [A] to the mashed pumpkin and mix well. Shape into 6 round patties.

Step 4

Coat each patty in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs, in that order. Pour frying oil into a pan to a depth of about 3/4 inch (2 cm) and heat to 350°F (180°C). Fry until golden brown.

Related Recipes

Explore other recipes that you might enjoy.

Pumpkin and Ham Croquettes Pumpkin and Ham Croquettes