Brilio.net - Potato croquettes are a classic dish that is often a favorite at the dinner table . Made from mashed potatoes mixed with simple spices, potato croquettes are the perfect complement to various types of dishes, from vegetable soup to warm white rice. The uniqueness of potato croquettes lies in the combination of savory flavors and soft textures, making them popular with various groups.
The process of making potato croquettes is quite easy but requires precision to get perfect results. Boiled and mashed potatoes are mixed with spices such as garlic, shallots, pepper, and salt. Some recipes also add other ingredients such as minced meat or celery leaves to provide flavor variations. The potato dough is then formed into balls or small pieces, coated with eggs, and fried until golden brown. The result is a croquette that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
However, to enhance the taste of perkedel, you can try the recipe shared by Instagram user @nurulkomariah3112. Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted that she did not only use onions and seasonings to make perkedel. However, there are two additional ingredients used to make the taste of perkedel even more delicious.
As reported by BrilioFood from the Instagram account @nurulkomariah3112 on Thursday (7/11), the additional ingredients in question are nutmeg and galangal. In making potato croquettes, nutmeg and galangal are often used as additional spices to enhance the taste and aroma. When added to the croquette dough, nutmeg provides a warm and slightly sweet aroma that can enhance the deliciousness of the croquettes.
Adding galangal will provide a sharp and fresh taste that can improve the overall taste of the dish.
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How to make it is also quite easy. First of all, prepare the spices, in the form of shallots, garlic, pepper, nutmeg and galangal. Peel and wash all ingredients first. Then fry all the ingredients until fragrant. Only then place it in the mortar.
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Well, don't forget to add salt, sugar, and a little flavoring. Then grind it using a mortar. Then mix it into the boiled and mashed potato mixture. Stir until smooth and add minced meat to make it more nutritious.
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Then, the perkedel dough can be directly molded into a round shape. Then coat it with eggs and then fry it in hot oil. That way, the perkedel can be immediately lifted and drained. Well, the finished perkedel can be enjoyed immediately.
By adding nutmeg and galangal, potato croquettes not only become more delicious, but also have a more appetizing aroma. These two spices help create a perfect harmony of flavors , making potato croquettes even more special.