{"id":"kroket_0706cd8e95","slug":"traditional-dutch-kroket","title":"Traditional Dutch Kroket","description":"A classic Western European snack featuring a rich, velvety beef ragout encased in a crunchy breaded shell, deep-fried to golden perfection.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":45,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":240,"activeMinutes":60},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"60g unsalted butter","name":"Butter","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"unsalted","notes":"","group":"Ragout","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 small onion, finely diced","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"finely diced","notes":"small","group":"Ragout","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"80g all-purpose flour","name":"All-purpose flour","quantity":80,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"all-purpose","notes":"for the roux","group":"Ragout","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"400ml beef broth","name":"Beef broth","quantity":400,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1 2/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"cold or room temp","group":"Ragout","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"300g cooked beef, shredded","name":"Beef Chuck Roast","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":10.6,"usUnit":"oz","form":"shredded","notes":"leftover pot roast works well","group":"Ragout","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped","name":"Chopped Parsley","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"chopped","notes":"fresh","group":"Ragout","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1 pinch nutmeg","name":"Nutmeg","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Ragout","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"100g flour for coating","name":"Flour","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dry","notes":"for dredging","group":"Breading","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"2 large eggs, beaten","name":"Egg","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"beaten","notes":"large","group":"Breading","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"150g fine breadcrumbs","name":"Breadcrumbs","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"fine","notes":"","group":"Breading","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"Oil for frying","name":"Oil","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2 1/8","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"vegetable or sunflower oil","group":"Frying","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent but not browned.","group":"Ragout Base","title":"Melt the butter in a saucepan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Ragout Base"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes to create a roux, making sure it doesn't burn.","group":"Ragout Base","title":"Stir in the flour","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Ragout Base"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Gradually whisk in the beef broth, a little at a time, until a very thick and smooth sauce forms.","group":"Ragout Base","title":"Gradually whisk in the beef broth, a little","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Ragout Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Fold in the shredded beef, parsley, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture onto a shallow dish, cover with plastic wrap (touching the surface), and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.","group":"Ragout Finishing","title":"Fold in the shredded beef, parsley, and nutmeg","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Ragout Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Once the ragout is firm, scoop portions and roll them into cylinders (about 8-10 cm long).","group":"Shaping","title":"Once the ragout is firm, scoop portions","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Roll each cylinder in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. For extra crunch, dip in egg and breadcrumbs a second time.","group":"Breading","title":"Prepare three bowls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Breading"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Heat oil to 180°C (356°F). Fry the croquettes in small batches for 3-5 minutes until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.","group":"Frying","title":"Heat oil to 180°C","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Frying"}],"notes":"The secret to a perfect kroket is the chilling time; the ragout must be completely cold and firm to handle. Serve with spicy mustard.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["Dutch"]},"course":["appetizer"],"cookingMethod":["fry"],"equipment":["Saucepan","Whisk","Shallow dish","Deep fryer or heavy pot","Tongs"],"diet":["flexitarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"croquette","note":"Makes approximately 8-10 medium croquettes"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The ragout can be prepared and chilled up to 2 days in advance."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store fried croquettes in an airtight container. Best when eaten fresh.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in an oven or air fryer to maintain crispness."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkroket_0706cd8e95%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=d24caffb-5364-4c99-b1c0-0025d481113c","imageAlt":"Traditional Dutch Kroket — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["kroket","croquette","dutch food","fried snack","beef ragout"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Traditional Dutch Kroket","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:59:53.395Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:59:53.395Z","related":[{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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