# Polpette alla siciliana

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these traditional Sicilian potato croquettes are a delicious treat.

- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Baked Goods
- Diet: vegetarian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 kg yellow potato
- 120 g caciocavallo, grated
- 3 egg
- 100 g bread crumbs
- parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- seed oil, for frying

## Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in boiling water for about an hour, then drain, peel, and mash them while still hot in a bowl.
2. Add chopped parsley, grated garlic, salt, pepper, eggs, bread crumbs, and grated caciocavallo to the bowl.
3. Mix well until a compact dough is formed, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
4. Form the mixture into several patties and press them down slightly. Use oil on your hands to help with shaping if needed.
5. Heat plenty of seed oil in a pan, carefully add the patties, and fry until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

## Source

- Original video: https://share.google/SmckLXIkWOjqrPGOJ
- Creator: cookist
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/47055c03-ce87-4649-88db-99115d1141d1
- Extracted: 2026-09-30

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