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Traditional Russian Cutlets

Cultural Context

Traditional Russian cutlets, known as 'kotleti', have roots in 19th-century Russian cuisine, influenced by European cooking. These hearty meat patties are often served with potatoes or vegetables, symbolizing comfort food in many Russian households. Today, variations exist globally, with different meats and spices reflecting local tastes, yet the essence of kotleti remains a beloved staple in Russia and beyond.

RussianRUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.2 kg minced meat
2 slices toast bread
milk
onion
salt
black pepper
1 egg
vegetable oil

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are healthier and provide fiber.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

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

1

Soak 2 slices of toast bread in milk until covered.

2

Blend onion until pureed with no big pieces left.

3

In a bowl, combine minced meat, pureed onion, 2-3 teaspoons of salt, black pepper to taste, and 1 egg.

4

Squeeze excess milk from the soaked bread and add it to the mixture, then mix everything by hand until smooth.

5

Form the mixture into cutlets using a big tablespoon.

6

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

7

Fry the cutlets for about 3-5 minutes, checking to ensure they don't get too dark.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingmixingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletblendermixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

KotletiRussian Meat Patties

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