Why some housewives add ice and sugar to minced cutlets: tricks that will transform the dish

11.06.2023 16:29

Housewives who regularly cook cutlets are usually divided into two categories.

The former follow classic recipes and recommendations in everything, carefully measuring out each component and focusing on quality standards adopted decades ago.

The second category of housewives loves constant culinary experiments and is not afraid to introduce some “strange” ingredients into the minced meat.

Why add ice and sugar to minced meat

Not for sweetness at all

Some people immediately start thinking that the cutlets will be sweet, which will ruin the classic dish. But this is not true. Sugar is only needed to reveal the taste of all the other products.

Spices “sound” especially bright when sugar is added, and the meat itself seems more delicious.

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What is the function of ice?

The cold component is necessary to ensure that the cutlets do not become smaller during the frying process: thanks to the ice, the dish remains fluffy and retains its delicious juiciness.

The ice should first be crushed into crumbs.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. Why add ice and sugar to minced meat
  2. Not for sweetness at all
  3. What is the function of ice?