Add instead of stale bread roll.  Grandma always did that.  The ground ones were as soft as butter

Add instead of stale bread roll. Grandma always did that. The ground ones were as soft as butter

Minced cutlets with boiled potatoes and cucumber salad or other favorite salad is one of the most popular, flagship Polish dishes. Although it may seem that they are not difficult to prepare, sometimes they come out hard and too “clumpy”. How to deal with this?

In summer, we rarely feel like standing in the kitchen for a long time. No wonder that filling but quick to prepare dinners reign supreme. These undoubtedly include minced cutlets, which are loved by both adults and children. How to prepare them so that they turn out exceptionally tasty?

How to make soft and juicy minced cutlets? Start with shopping

The recipe for delicious minced cutlets is not particularly complicated and everyone should be able to make it. However, it happens that during frying they fall apart in the pan, and in the end they come out hard and a bit too dry inside. What to do to keep them juicy? Swap one classic ingredient. In addition, do not skip one step when kneading the meat. You can be sure that they will turn out amazing. What will you need?

  • 0.5 kg of fatty pork,
  • 2 medium size,
  • 1 egg,
  • medium-sized peeled potato,
  • breadcrumbs,
  • salt and pepper to taste,
  • some oil for frying.

How to make minced cutlets moist? The secret is in the potato

The classic recipe cannot be missing stale roll dipped in water or milk. This time, replace it with a small . This simple way will ensure that the meat remains juicy and does not fall apart. In addition, don’t forget to prepare everything properly. What is it about? Below you will find the recipe step by step. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.

What should I add to make the cutlets soft? What should I add to make the cutlets soft? Photo pexels.com / Cottonbro

  1. Grate the onion and put it in a bowl. Add the meat and mix very thoroughly. Add salt, pepper and egg and mix again.
  2. Grate the potato and add it to the bowl.
  3. Mix again. In the meantime, add some cold water and stir until completely absorbed. The idea is to “knead” the meat massuntil it seems looser. This simple way will make the cutlets less dense and prevent them from falling apart.
  4. Form small cutlets from the meat, then roll them in breadcrumbs and fry in previously heated oil in a frying pan. Fry until the bun turns a much darker color and the meat inside is no longer raw. Just be careful not to overdo it, as all your effort in kneading the dough will be wasted.
  5. Serve the cutlets with potatoes and your favorite salad. Pickled cucumbers would also be perfect.

Source: Gazeta

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