Cut potatoes into small pieces to reduce boiling time.

Shred crab sticks into thin strips and finely chop the onion. Soak onion in water to remove its sharpness.

Prepare salad by tearing lettuce into bite-sized pieces and rinsing sprouts in cold water.

Boil potatoes in salted water for 5–6 minutes until tender. Drain and transfer to a bowl.

Mash boiled potatoes with a fork while still warm.

Mix mashed potatoes with onion, crab sticks, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise.

Shape the mixture into round balls. Adjust size as desired.

Coat each ball in flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs in sequence.

Heat oil and fry the coated balls until golden brown. Adjust heat as needed.

Drain fried potato balls on paper towels to remove excess oil.