How many eggs should be added to the minced meat so that the cutlets hold their shape?

09.03.2023 10:29

Cutlets are a simple meat dish that housewives often delight their household with.

Still, this treat goes well with vegetables and various side dishes, which means it is suitable for lunch and dinner.

But sometimes inexperienced cooks have questions, who get confused about the amount of ingredients for minced meat to get really tender and fluffy cutlets.

Therefore, the choice of ingredients and their quantities should be approached carefully.

Experienced housewives note that the more eggs in the meat dough, the tougher the cutlets will be.

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For 500 grams of minced meat, you should take only one egg. This will be enough for the dish to hold its shape. In this case, it is advisable to lightly beat the egg with a whisk beforehand, and only then can it be poured into the other ingredients.

It wouldn't hurt to add 1/4 of a loaf soaked in water. This will also help prevent the cutlets from falling apart.

You can add juiciness by using chopped onion.

The workpiece will need to be rolled in breadcrumbs and fried. Even semolina will do as a breading. The taste will not suffer from this.

Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor