Native village | From Azerbaijani cuisine "Kazan cutlet" | The most delicious veal cutlet recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is a cost-effective grain.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach provides similar nutrients, while cilantro is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then sauté in a pan with oil until translucent.

Mix ground beef with sautéed onion and garlic in a large bowl.

Add soaked rice, egg, chopped parsley, cumin, black pepper, and salt to the meat mixture.

Combine ingredients thoroughly until well mixed.

Shape the mixture into oval or round cutlets.

Coat each cutlet in bread crumbs for a crispy exterior.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry cutlets in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.

Remove cutlets and drain on paper towels.

Serve with sliced tomatoes, bell peppers, and carrots.

Cooking Techniques

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