Butternut Squash Croquettes: A Potli Collab
We spent our birthdays in Tokyo this year and man, did we eat well. I’ve never consumed so much fried food and I grew up in Texas! I especially loved Japanese Croquettes, aka Korokke, made from savory meat or vegetable patties coated in panko and deep-fried to golden perfection. The patties are usually creamy and elegant contrasted with an intensely crispy panko crust. It’s squash season so I knew I had to recreate that experience at home with a little cannabis-infused olive oil in the mix!
Infused Butternut Squash Croquettes
Product: Potli Cannabis EVOO
Makes 6-8 croquettes
Ingredients:
• 1 medium butternut squash
• 1 clove garlic, finely minced
• 1Tbsp Potli Extra Virgin Olive Oil*
• 1 Tbsp Potli Honey*
• Salt and pepper
• 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
• Canola oil, for deep frying
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF and prepare a baking sheet with foil. Using a fork, poke holes in butternut squash and roast in oven for 45 minutes, until tender to the fork.
2. Cut roasted butternut squash in half and scoop out the flesh. Mash the butternut squash in a large mixing bowl with minced garlic, Potli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Potli Honey, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to cool.
3. To make the patties, take 1/4 cup of mashed butternut squash and roll into a ball. Use your thumb to make a dent in the center and add a pinch of shredded mozzarella. Use your hands to close the ball and form the butternut squash mash into an oval-shaped patty.
4. Prepare three bowls, one with flour, one with egg, and the final with panko bread crumbs. Coat each patty with flour, dip in beaten egg, and then coat with panko.
5. In a medium sized frying pan, heat canola oil to about 350ºF. Fry patties for 1-2 minutes, until golden brown, turning several times during cooking. Remove from oil and set on paper towels to drain. Serve hot.
*If you don’t have access to Potli Cannabis-Infused Olive Oil or Honey, feel free to substitute with your preferred dose of Sous Weed Olive Oil and Sous Weed Honey.
