Very often, when housewives buy store-bought minced meat, it turns out to be somewhat liquid and even spreads.
However, don’t rush to throw it away, because the density of the minced meat can still be restored with the help of some products.
Our grandmothers have long added bread pulp to liquid mince for a thicker consistency. However, this is not a very good option, because due to the large amount of bread, fried cutlets turn out too tough, and you can’t feel the meat at all, only the smell.
Therefore, we recommend paying attention to other products that will help thicken the minced meat without affecting the taste of the finished cutlets.
Semolina
Semolina perfectly absorbs moisture, so it can be added to liquid mince, 2 tablespoons are enough. Then you need to mix everything and leave for an hour to fully swell.
Breadcrumbs
Breadcrumbs also absorb moisture well, even faster than semolina. You need to add them to the mince a little, so that the bread does not spoil the taste of the meat.
Potato starch
Starch acts as a sorbent that absorbs excess moisture. It must be added to the mince in a ratio of 2 tablespoons of starch per 1 kg of mince. Thanks to it, the mince will quickly become thick, and the taste of the cutlets will remain unchanged.
Potatoes or rice
These products contain a lot of starch. Before adding them to the mince, they must be boiled, and the potatoes must be mashed to a puree state.
Fast beat
If you beat the mince for ten minutes, the liquid will be absorbed into the meat. This method is not suitable if the mince is very liquid.
Cooling of minced meat
You can also put the liquid mince in the refrigerator, adding a little butter or lard to it, so it will thicken better.
Squeezing with cheesecloth
You need to spread the gauze over the pan, put the mince there, tie it tightly and squeeze it out. You can put the mince in a colander for 30 minutes, during which time the excess water will drain completely.
Feel free to use these options because they really work. If you follow the right ratio of ingredients, you will get the perfect mince for making delicious cutlets.
