Kumara and Roast Meat Croquettes

Method

1. In a pot, add oil and sauté white onions until they become soft and start to caramelise. This takes around 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, mash the kumara with a fork until it has all broken down. Add the leftover meat, orange zest, parsley, chives, spring onions, mustard and the cooled caramelised onion mixture, season with salt and pepper and mix well.
3. To make the croquettes (this could be a job for the kids), divide the mixture and roll into whatever shape and size you like such as balls, oblongs or even burger patties. I personally like to stuff them into a round cookie cutter to get a perfect shape.
4.  Roll each croquette in flour, then in the egg mixture, then lastly in the breadcrumbs. Place each croquette on a plate (lined with baking paper so they don’t stick) while you repeat with the remaining mixture.
5. You can cook the croquettes in the fry pan, on the BBQ or bake in a preheated oven on 180 (degrees) for 35 to 40 minutes until golden. Wait for them to cool, then serve with your favourite salad or vegetables or simply have them on their own as a snack.