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CAZZILLI – CROCCHÈ DI PATATE

January 2, 2012 By Manu 13 Comments

Cazzilli - Crocchè di patate

I love all potato croquettes! My mum used to make them often, even though she makes them differently (I will share her recipe too as soon as possible). These, instead, are exactly like the ones you can buy on the streets of Palermo and they were on the top of my list for the Sicilian Street Food New Year’s Eve Party I organised for this month’s Foodbuzz 24×24 event! Even though they require a little planning, they are very easy to make. To get the best results, you need to stick to the timing below. Boiling the potatoes the day before, will ensure that all the water from the potatoes evaporates and it will prevent your cazzilli from melting away in the hot oil! They are best eaten hot! I served them in cones of baking paper, as in Palermo they are usually served in paper cones… They are a great snack, but can be eaten as an appetiser or a side dish too.  These can be addictive… so be aware!

 

Ingredients:
Potatoes (I made about 500 gms – 1 lb)
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tbsp mint, chopped (optional)
5 to 6 gms – 0.2 oz. salt
Pepper, 1 pinch

The evening before you want to make cazzilli, boil the potatoes (WITH their skins on) in hot salty water until cooked through.

Drain well and let them cool down completely. Put in the fridge over night.

The next morning, peel the potatoes and mash them twice using a potato ricer. Add salt, pepper, parsley and mint and mix well.

Shape the cazzilli by making elongated shapes. They have to be more or less 5 cm – 3 inches long and 2 cm – a little less than 1 inch wide. Wash your hands often and keep them slightly wet, this will help you make smooth cazzilli and it will prevent the potatoes from sticking to your hands.

Cazzilli - Crocchè di patate

Store them in the fridge for 3 to 8 hours before frying them. Deep fry in hot vegetable oil until just golden, drain the excess oil on some kitchen paper and serve hot!

Cazzilli - Crocchè di patate

TIPS: While the oil heats up, place your cazzilli in the freezer (this will harden them a little and make it easier to fry). Make sure the oil is very hot (about 200°C – 400°F) and fry them in small batches. If the oil is not hot enough, your cazzilli may break and/or absorb too much oil.

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Comments

  1. alejandra says

    January 3, 2012 at 12:27 am

    que ricos me los imagino Manu!!!! los voy a probar en las vacaciones!!! besos!!

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  2. Nuts about food says

    January 3, 2012 at 2:07 am

    Happy New Year to you and your family! And a good way to start 2012 in the kitchen!

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  3. Tiffany says

    January 3, 2012 at 4:21 am

    You know, I’ve never had potato croquettes! But these look wonderful… I love that they have mint in them!

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    January 3, 2012 at 4:35 am

    Manu, these look fantastic…but I want them NOW! LOL…I guess I will be patient an plan ahead…this is a winner!

    Reply
  5. Suzi says

    January 3, 2012 at 5:20 am

    Happy New Year to you. I am really going for these they look so tasty.

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  6. jules @ bananamondaes says

    January 3, 2012 at 7:23 am

    Oh wow – these look delicious!!! Love it.

    Reply
  7. Kelly says

    January 3, 2012 at 9:17 am

    What a great recipe, these look fantastic!! Happy New Year! xoxo

    Reply
  8. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    January 4, 2012 at 2:04 am

    I love crocchette di patate, but I never made them at home! And now I want them badly! Thanks a lot for your tips about frying.. so useful!

    Reply
  9. PolaM says

    January 11, 2012 at 8:03 am

    This croquettes are beautiful and easier to make than I would have thought. I will have to try making them!

    Reply
  10. Miss Angel says

    March 30, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Easy and interesting , I`m gonna give them a try

    Reply

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