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Crocchè
Panelle e Crocchè.jpg
A plate containing crocchè and panelle
Type Street food
Place of origin Italy
Region or state Sicily and Campania
Main ingredients Mashed potatoes, eggs, bread crumbs

Crocchè [krokˈkɛ] (from the French croquettes) are a dish of Neapolitan and Sicilian origin, made from mashed potato and egg, which is covered in bread crumbs and fried.

Crocchè are typically a Southern Italian street food, ubiquitous at friggitorie specializing in fried foods, the Italian equivalent of Fish and chip shops.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Crocchè para niños

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