Why add soda to minced meat for frying cutlets: what happens

The cutlets will turn out unusually juicy and tender if you add a little baking soda to the minced meat.

Yulia Arkhipova, an expert in the field of cooking, a chef and a fourth-class baker from the online publication Belnovosti, tells us how to properly add soda to minced meat.

How to add soda to minced meat

For a kilogram of minced meat you only need one teaspoon of soda.

If you use soda, you cannot add dairy products to the minced meat.

Mix all ingredients, add soda and mix the mince thoroughly for 5 minutes. It is advisable to mix with your hands.

After mixing, cover the container with minced meat with a lid and leave for 20 minutes.

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