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UKCroquette
/kɹəkˈɛt/
/kɹəkˈɛt/Croquette
[NOUN]1
a dish consisting of rolls or balls of ground meat and vegetables coated in breadcrumbs and then fried
What is "croquette"?
Croquette is a small, cylindrical or oval-shaped snack that is typically made by mixing a creamy filling of mashed potatoes, meat, seafood, vegetables, or cheese, with egg and bread crumbs before being deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Croquettes can be found in many cultures around the world, including Spain, Japan, and the Netherlands, where they are often served as a snack or appetizer. They can be made with a variety of ingredients, and the filling may be flavored with herbs, spices, or other seasonings to add extra flavor and texture.
Examples
1. The creamy panada added a velvety texture to the chicken croquettes.
2. She hosted a gathering and served split-pea croquettes.
3. He used leftover mashed potatoes to make cheesy potato croquettes.
4. Olives, sweet salami, hot salami, our eggplant croquettes with tomato sauce.
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