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Minced Pork Cutlets

Cultural Context

Minced pork cutlets, or 'kotletai', are a beloved staple in Lithuanian cuisine, often enjoyed as a comforting family meal. Traditionally made from simple ingredients, they reflect the resourcefulness of home cooks. In modern times, these cutlets have found their way into various culinary adaptations, making them popular not only in Lithuania but also in neighboring countries.

LithuanianLTmain
45 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb minced pork
1 medium onion
1 cup carrots, grated
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 cup cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon caraway seeds

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

minced pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

1

Fry onions and carrots on low heat until they get soft.

2

Add salt, pepper, and dried herbs to the fried vegetables and mix well.

3

Mince the pork using a mincing machine.

4

Add the fried vegetables to the minced pork.

5

Add salt, pepper, and all spices to the mixture.

6

Add eggs to the mixture.

7

Grate the cheese and add it to the mixture along with mayonnaise.

8

Mix everything well until combined.

9

Form the mixture into cutlets.

10

Add caraway seeds on top of the cutlets for decoration.

11

Cook the cutlets for about half an hour until they are nicely roasted.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingforming

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlskilletspatulameasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Pork KotletaiPork Patties

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