Yam Croquettes

Difficulty Intermediate
Portions: 8
Total 43 min

Ingredients

  • 1.5 Pounds Yam, Raw peeled and diced
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1/2 Cup Nestlé Everyday Milk Powder dissolved in 180ml water
  • 2 Fluid ounce CARNATION® Full Cream Evaporated Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Onion minced
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour seasoned with MAGGI Season All Purpose
  • 1 Packet MAGGI® Season-Up All Purpose (10g)
  • 1 1/2 Cup Nestlé Everyday Milk Powder dissolved in 540ml water
  • 1 1/2 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 4 Cups Oil For Frying

Instructions

  • 1.  Boil yams for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain the yams and place into a mixing bowl.
  • 2.  While mashing, incorporate the butter, onions, water, and Full Cream Evaporated Milk a little at a time.
  • 3.  Begin shaping the yam mixture into balls, 1.5 tablespoon in size. Place on a prepared baking sheet in a row. Allow to chill for 10 minutes.
  • 4.  In separate bowls, add seasoned flour, Everyday Milk and panko breadcrumbs for the breading station.
  • 5.  Take the yam balls, coat them in the flour, followed by the Everyday Milk and finally the panko breadcrumbs. Repeat the process for each ball until completed.
  • 6.  Deep fry in oil (375°F/190°C) for 7 to 10 minutes until fully cooked and crunchy. Allow to drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil before serving with dipping sauce of your choice.