Korokke
Korokke is a beloved Japanese dish of mashed potato patties mixed with ingredients like ground meat, onions, and vegetables, which are then coated in panko breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It originated in Japan during the Meiji era, adapting the French croquette into a popular yoshoku (Western-influenced) comfort food.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Korokke is typically high in carbohydrates from the potato and breadcrumbs, with a significant amount of fat from the deep-frying process, and a moderate amount of protein from the meat filling. A single, average-sized korokke provides roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 piece (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, korokke is a quintessential example of yoshoku cuisine and a staple of Japanese street food and home cooking. Nutritionally, it transforms simple, starchy ingredients into a satisfying, calorie-dense snack or meal component.
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