Black bean salad , classic potato croquettes,
Prepare a refreshing black bean salad and crispy potato croquettes using fresh vegetables, beans, and potatoes with simple cooking techniques.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Black Beans (drained and rinsed) | 2 | Can |
| Red Bell Pepper (diced) | 1 | Count |
| Green Bell Pepper (diced) | 1 | Count |
| Red Onion (finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Corn Kernels (fresh or frozen) | 1 | Cup |
| Cilantro (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Lime (juiced) | 2 | Count |
| Olive Oil | 3 | Tbsp |
| Salt (or to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Russet Potatoes (peeled and quartered) | 1 | Kg |
| Butter (unsalted) | 50 | Grams |
| Whole Milk | 100 | Milliliters |
| All-purpose Flour | 100 | Grams |
| Eggs (beaten) | 2 | Count |
| Breadcrumbs | 150 | Grams |
| Vegetable Oil (for frying) | 500 | Milliliters |
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, corn, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the bean mixture and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add butter and milk to the potatoes and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cool slightly.
- Shape the mashed potatoes into small croquettes.
- Dredge each croquette in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 180°C (350°F). Fry croquettes in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per batch.
- Drain croquettes on paper towels and serve warm with black bean salad.
Prep
- Soak black beans overnight if using dried beans.
Kitchen equipment
Deep FryerPotato Masher
