Taro Croquette

Directions

1. 1
   1. peel off the skin of the taro root and slice it in thin pieces, about 1/4 inch thick and steam it until a chopstick goes through smoothly.
2. 2
   2. soak the chicken in soy sauce and mirin mixture for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   3. in a food processor, ground the chicken, green onion, and garlic. season with a little salt and pepper.
4. 4
   4. mash the taro root with a potato masher or with a fork until it looks like mash potatoes
5. 5
   5. add the chicken and mix it into the taro well.
6. 6
   6. finally, shape it into a croquette and do a dusting with panko. the stuff is sticky so keep a bowl of water near and moisten your hands with each shaping.
7. 7
   7. fry with oil until it turns golden brown.