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Korokke

From the video “How to Make Japanese Croquettes (Korokke) (Recipe) コロッケの作り方 (レシピ)” by Just One Cookbook. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Just One Cookbook. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~5 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$6.34*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$11.66* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
15

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, dairy, egg

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$12.68*for the batch in the video
~$6.34*per serving

You save about ~$11.66* per serving (65% less*) than ordering it out — ~$23.32* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

7 ingredients priced from Ontario averages

* Estimate, not a quote: every counted line priced from Ontario averages; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Japanese restaurant plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving1,072 kcal · 54% of 2,000
Fat58 g75%
Saturated fat11 g55%
Sodium1,412 mg61%
Carbohydrate96 g35%
Fiber8.5 g30%
Total sugars7.5 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein42 g83%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+11 of 20
  • Saturated fat−10 of 20
  • Sodium−11 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 12 of 12 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: 604 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 6 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: black pepper. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • peeler
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • pot
  • skillet
  • wooden spatula
  • skewer
  • bowl
  • potato masher
  • tray
  • whisk
  • deep frying pot
  • wire cooling rack
  • tong

What the video didn’t say

  • exact boiling duration for potatoes
  • serving size yield
  • total preparation time
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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Just One Cookbook’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Korokke

What makes Just One Cookbook's Korokke recipe and technique special?

Just One Cookbook's take on Korokke focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Japanese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Oil temperature too low makes greasy, soggy croquettes. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Korokke at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Korokke recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Korokke ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Korokke can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Just One Cookbook's Korokke?

This recipe utilizes approximately 15 ingredients across 19 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Korokke?

The official cooking video by Just One Cookbook is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.