My mom's vegetable croquettes are crispy outside and tender inside.

croquettes 来自法语的外来词，指"炸丸子"或"炸饼"。由动词 croquer（咬、嚼）演变而来，指油炸后外皮酥脆、内部柔软的食物。通常是将蔬菜、肉类等食材切碎后裹上面包屑油炸制成。