croquette

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Noun — A small, deep-fried roll or patty of minced cooked food, usually meat, fish or vegetables, often coated in breadcrumbs.

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chicken croquettes crab croquettes potato croquettes deep-fried croquettes

It is a neutral word used mainly on menus and in recipes rather than casual conversation.

Etymology

Croquette was borrowed from French croquette, itself formed from the verb croquer, meaning to crunch, with the diminutive ending -ette added. It is closely related to the Japanese korokke and the Dutch kroket, which both came from the same source.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a croquette made of?

A croquette is usually made from minced or mashed cooked food such as meat, fish, potato or vegetables, shaped, coated and then deep-fried.

Why is it called a croquette?

The name comes from the French verb croquer, meaning to crunch, referring to the crisp outer coating produced by frying.

Are croquette and kroket the same thing?

They are close relatives; croquette is the French and English form, while kroket is the Dutch word, and both trace back to the same French original.

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