Why add sugar to minced meat: a culinary trick

05.02.2024 14:09

Cooking cutlets is a simple process. Usually, anyone can cope with the task. It is enough to remember only simple rules.

At the same time, every cook has his own secret for preparing delicious and fluffy cutlets.

Most often, it’s about additional ingredients that help the dish to reveal its flavor better.

For example, some people prefer to add sugar to the minced meat.

This method may seem strange to those new to cooking.

Cutlets
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But in fact, this loose component helps to balance the taste of the treat. This trick saves in cases where the mince is too salty or sour.

This life hack also helps you get a delicious crispy crust when frying.

But it is important not to overdo it with sugar. You cannot take more than one tablespoon of this product per kilogram of meat.

You can add a little boiling water to the minced meat to enhance the effect.

Earlier we talked about why cutlets fall apart in the frying pan when fried.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor