Love croquettes but hate the hassle? This recipe is for you!
Instead of deep-frying mashed patties, the filling is microwaved, wrapped in spring roll wrappers, and pan-fried to golden perfection.
Crispy outside, savory and sweet kabocha filling inside—your family will love it!
15 minutes
Dokin
PROFILE
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 3
Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings
When scaling the recipe, the ratios of some ingredients may require slight adjustments. Adjust as necessary and season to taste.
- 12 oz kabocha squash, peeled and seeded
- 3 1/2 oz ground beef & pork blend
- 2 tbsp. mirin
- A1 1/2 tbsp. soy sauce
- A1 tbsp. sugar
- A1 tbsp. sake
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 8 spring roll wrappers
- All-purpose flour + water, for sealing
- Oil, for pan-frying
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1
Cut kabocha into bite-sized pieces. Place in a microwaveable bowl with mirin, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for 4 minutes.
- 2
Add ground meat and seasoning A (soy sauce, sugar, and sake) to the bowl. Cover loosely again and microwave for 3 minutes at 600W.
- 3
Mash the kabocha with a potato masher, mixing with the meat and seasoning. Season with salt and pepper. (The mixture will be soft at this stage.)
- 4
Let the filling cool slightly, then divide into 7–8 portions. Place each portion on a spring roll wrapper, fold and roll tightly. Seal the edge with a paste of flour and water.
- 5
Heat a thin layer of oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Pan-fry the rolls until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
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Tips & Notes
・The filling may seem runny at first, but it firms up as it cools.
・Depending on the variety of kabocha, water content may vary—adjust microwave time if needed.
・Serve with tonkatsu sauce, soy sauce, or ketchup if desired.
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