Potato Rice Puff Croquettes (vegan)

vegan potato rice puff croquettes

These vegan potato croquettes are creamy, stuffed with cheese and coated in rice puffs to give a unique crunch.

Some time ago, I wanted to deep-fry something but realized that my stock of breadcrumbs had run out. A big bag of rice puffs I purchased a few months back caught my eye and I thought, “Could it work…?”

Well. Apparently it can.

vegan potato rice puff croquettes

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vegan potato rice puff croquettes

Potato Rice Puff Croquettes (vegan)

Kristin Tan
These vegan potato croquettes are creamy, stuffed with cheese and coated in rice puffs to give a unique crunch.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer, Snack
Servings 12 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large potato (300g)
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ tsp salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 50 g vegan cheese cut into 12 sticks

Breading

  • neutral oil for frying
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp chickpea flour
  • 2 tbsp water
  • cup rice puffs more if needed

Instructions
 

  • Cut the potato into cubes (I leave the skin on but you can peel it if you want). Cook in boiling water for 10 minutes, or until fork-tender.
  • Transfer cooked potato to a medium bowl, and mash it together with vegan butter, then let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, combine chickpea flour and water to create the 'egg' mixture. Prepare flour and rice puffs for breading.
  • Once the potato is cool, add flour and seasonings, mixing well to incorporate. Take around 2 tbsp of the mixture, flatten it with your palm and place the cheese in the middle. Roll it to get a smooth log shape. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
  • Lightly coat each piece in flour, the 'egg', then the rice puffs. Pack the rice puffs in tightly, making sure to cover as much surface as possible.
  • Prepare a pot with at least 2-inches of cooking oil. Once it is hot, reduce to medium-low. Fry the croquettes in batches for 3-4 minutes, turning it around to make sure it cooks evenly. Once it's golden brown, remove from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain.
  • Serve immediately with sauce of your choice.

Notes

Alternatively, brush the croquettes in oil and bake in a preheated oven at 180C for 20-25 minutes OR in a preheated air-fryer at 180C for 7-10 minutes.
Feel free to add other seasonings of your choice to the potato mixture.
Keyword fried food, potato
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