Steps

1. Peel 3 potatoes (300g after peeling) and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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2. Place the cut potatoes and 2.5 tbsp water in a heatproof container, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and microwave for 7 minutes at 500W.
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3. Finely chop 1/4 onion (50g).
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4. Melt 15g butter in a frying pan and add 80g mixed ground meat to stir-fry.
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5. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper and stir-fry while breaking up the meat.
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6. Once the meat changes color, add the chopped onion and stir-fry until softened.
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7. Add 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 5 dashes MSG(Ajinomoto), and stir-fry until the flavors are well combined.
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8. Transfer the microwaved potatoes to a bowl and mash with a spoon. [Here's the secret!] Microwaving makes them fluffy.
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9. Mix the stir-fried sweet and savory mince with the potatoes and let cool until no longer hot.
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10. Divide the cooled ingredients into 4 portions and shape into oval patties.
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11. Coat the shaped croquettes in all-purpose flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs in that order.
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12. Add about 1cm of frying oil to the bottom of a frying pan and heat over medium-low heat to about 170 degrees Celsius.
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13. Add the croquettes and fry until golden brown on one side.
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14. Flip and fry the other side until golden brown.
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15. Drain the fried croquettes and arrange them on a plate. Serve with shredded cabbage, Japanese mustard, or Tabasco sauce as desired. [Here's the secret!] They are delicious even without sauce, and you can enjoy variations with Japanese mustard or Tabasco.
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