Spicy potato croquettes
Makes about 24.
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Serves
6
Cooking Time
Prep time 50 mins, cook 20 mins
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1.2 kg (about 3)
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sebago potatoes, peeled and cooked in boiling water until tender
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1 tsp
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ground allspice
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½ tsp
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chilli powder
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¼ tsp
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cayenne pepper
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1
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egg
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100 gm (1 cup)
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dried fine breadcrumbs
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For deep-frying:
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vegetable oil
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To serve:
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lime halves
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| Annatto oil |
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1½ tbsp
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annatto seeds (see note)
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60 ml (¼ cup)
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extra-virgin olive oil
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1
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For annatto oil, combine annatto seeds and olive oil in a small saucepan and cook over low heat for 3-5 minutes or until oil turns an orange-red colour, then strain oil into a small bowl, discarding annatto seeds.
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2
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Push potatoes through a large mesh strainer or ricer and transfer to a bowl, add spices and annatto oil, then season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well. Cool, then roll tablespoons of mixture into oval-shaped croquettes.
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3
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Beat egg with 1 tbsp cold water in a bowl. Spread breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip potato croquettes in egg wash, then in breadcrumbs. Place onto a plastic tray, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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4
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Heat oil in a deep saucepan or deep fryer to 180C. Deep-fry croquettes in batches for 3-5 minutes or until golden. Drain on absorbent paper and serve warm with lime halves.
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Note Annatto seeds are used in Caribbean cooking as a natural food colouring. They have a slightly sweet and peppery flavour and are available from
Herbie’s Spices and Asian food stores. Serve with
jerked ham.
RECIPE Andy Harris
PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Chen
STYLING Andy Harris and Vanessa Austin