Green Tea Croquettes

Ingredients
makes 12 croquettes

1. 4-5 medium potatoes
2. 1/2 medium onion
3. 7 Tbsp butter
4. 7 oz hashed beef
5. salt and pepper to taste
6. pinch of nutmeg
7. 3 Tbsp powdered sencha or matcha
8. 3/4 cups bread crumbs
9. vegetable oil for deep-frying
10. 3 oz cabbage, finely shredded
11. 1 cherry for garnish

Method

1. Peel and quarter the potatoes and boil in large pan water with some salt added. When cooked, drain and mash the potatoes while still hot. Set aside.
2. Finely slice the onion. Heat the butter in a fry pan and sauté the onion over low heat until tender. Add hashed beef and stir vigorously until the meat breaks up into strands. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cook until all the liquid has evaporated. Add the peas and mix.
3. Add the beef to the mashed potatoes, Add the powdered sencha and mix. Then place in a shallow tray to let it cool.
4. Divide the mixture into 12 portions and shape into croquette.
5. Place the flour, egg, and bread crumbs in 3 separate bowls. Roll each croquette in the flour, dip in egg, and coat with bread crumbs.
6. Heat the oil to 360 F and deep-fry the croquettes until they become golden brown.
7. Place the shredded cabbage in the center of a large dish, garnish with a cherry, put the croquettes around it, and serve immediately.