There are many different types of cutlets. For example, American cutlets are prepared exclusively from meat with onions, without adding eggs and bread.
In the culture of our country, spices, eggs and flour products are added to the minced
meat
.
As a rule, this method of preparation is relevant for canteens, since there is an emphasis on a large amount of product.
In Europe, cutlets are prepared from a piece of meat, without grinding it into minced meat. The French eat this dish with their hands, using the bone as a cutlery.
In the countries of the East to the preparation of meat products are particularly creative. We should tell you one of the methods of cooking oriental cutlets, similar to lulia kebab.
Ingredients for oriental cutlets:
- minced meat – 600 g;
- water – 2 tbsp;
- salt – 1.5 tsp;
- apple cider vinegar – 2 tbsp;
- baking soda – ½ tsp;
- sugar – ½ tsp;
- starch – 2 tsp;
- dill – a bunch;
- sour cream – 2 tbsp;
- onion – pcs.;
- garlic – 3 cloves.
Preparation of oriental cutlets:
In the minced meat you need to add a spoonful of salt, baking soda, starch, sour cream and chopped garlic. Mix the components thoroughly and transfer to a cellophane bag.
Tie the bag with the meat mass and send it to the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Do not forget to beat the meat by hand beforehand.
Cut the onion into half-rings, combine with salt and sugar, apple cider vinegar and water in a bowl. Chop finely dill, sprinkle the onion mixture, marinate for 15 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan, form the minced meat into elongated thin cutlets. Put the cutlets on the frying pan, fry on 4 sides for a couple of minutes.
Serve these cutlets with pickled onions, as well as any garnish of your choice.
Note, the dish is prepared without using bread, breadcrumbs and eggs!
