Making Traditional Baltic Food - Kotlet (In Estonia)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey offers a leaner option while ground lamb is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative with more fiber, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly substitute.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor, while mashed cauliflower reduces carbs.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: silken tofu

Flaxseed meal serves as a vegan binder, and silken tofu is often less expensive.

Peel and boil potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain potatoes and mash until smooth.

Finely chop onion and sauté in oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, mashed potatoes, sautéed onion, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, black pepper, turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin.

Mix ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Shape mixture into patties, about the size of your palm.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry patties in batches until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.

Remove patties and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve hot with bread or rice and your choice of side dishes.

Cooking Techniques

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