Among Shizuoka Prefecture's goodies are Mishima croquettes, made from 100 percent Mishima potatoes grown in the western foothills of Hakone.
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The ingredients used in Mishima croquettes vary from store to store, but the croquettes are made from Mishima potatoes, so they are very tasty, with a dusty, gently sweet flavor.
The batter is crispy and the potatoes are very tasty.
In Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, the "Mishima Croquette" was created in July 2008 as a way to revitalize the city.
Certified croquette store in Misima
I wanted to taste the delicious Mishima croquettes from Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, so I went to Ajiya, a certified restaurant in Shizuoka Prefecture, and Izu-no-kuni Panorama Park to try the Mishima croquettes.
I found it to be very tasty and reasonably priced, as it is made from 100 percent Hokuhokuho Mishima potatoes grown in the wilderness of Hakone's western foothills.
My husband is a big fan of croquettes, and he was pleased to find that the Mishima potatoes from Shizuoka Prefecture were very tasty and the batter was crispy and fried.
It can be eaten at mealtime or as a snack when you are hungry.
Ingredients used for Mishima Croquettes
Ingredients used for Mishima croquettes include Mishima potatoes, onions, ground meat or pork belly, and bacon.
When making your own, you can use ingredients such as shrimp and carrots to make it tastier.
Basically, meat, mishima potatoes, and onions are used, but the ingredients vary from restaurant to restaurant and home to home.
Mishima croquettes can be purchased at certified stores such as Ajiya, Ayamiya, Omura butcher store, Izu-no-kuni Panorama Park, and highway service areas.
Mishima croquettes can be cooked deliciously by using a generous amount of oil.
How to cook Misima Croquette
For Mishima croquettes, boil Mishima potatoes until tender and mash them to make them easier to eat.
Use onions, ground meat, bacon, pork belly, etc., but fry them slowly.
After forming the Mishima croquettes, batter them with flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, etc.
Mishima croquettes require plenty of oil to cook well.
The optimal temperature is about 175 to 180 degrees Celsius, and the key is to fry them slowly so as not to lower the temperature if they are frozen.
Mishima croquettes are ready when the croquettes float to the surface of the oil.
After placing them in oil, touch them as little as possible, as they will tend to fall apart if touched frequently.
Once the croquettes are fried, they are served with cabbage, lettuce, or other vegetables and mayonnaise or sauce.
If you go to Mishima, try it.
My husband and I love croquettes, which are made with lots of potatoes, so we were eager to try the Mishima croquettes when we went to Shizuoka on vacation or for leisure.
My husband has bought Misima croquettes from an online retailer and has cooked them at home and was impressed by their delicious taste.
The Mishima croquettes are available at authorized stores in Shizuoka, so I was happy to be able to shop for them when I went sightseeing outside of Mishima City.
My husband said he was very satisfied with the crispy batter, the generous use of Mishima potatoes, and the delicious and flavorful meat.
Certified stores use a wide variety of ingredients and are reasonably priced, making them the perfect snack when you're hungry.
The good thing is that it tastes great without sauce or mayonnaise.
