Why cutlets shrink: tricks that will help to preserve the volume of the dish

08.04.2024 10:51

Many housewives note that cutlets can lose a significant amount of volume during the cooking process.

As a result, they will not look so appetizing and attractive on the plate.

As it turns out, this process can be easily taken under control. To do this, you just need to follow some rules, notes the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" on culinary issues, chef Yulia Arkhipova .

What do they consist of?

Don't forget to include enough flour products.

It is known that bread helps to keep meat treats juicy, but its main task is different. As it turned out, adding enough bread is a guarantee that the cutlets will retain their volume.

The product must be introduced correctly. For one kilogram of minced meat itself, take at least 250 grams of bread.

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Pre-treatment of bread

In order for the product to perfectly cope with its task of preserving volume, you need to soak the bread correctly. It is not so important what you choose as the main liquid - milk or water.

The main thing is that there should be three parts liquid for every part of bread.

Structure of minced meat

Most often, the cutlets that are of poor quality are those that have an uneven texture. Therefore, it is necessary to thoroughly mix the mince.

Fridge

This procedure also helps to make the cutlets more fluffy, tasty and appetizing. Before you start making the cutlets, the mince needs to "rest" for an hour in the refrigerator.

Earlier we talked about how to properly add onions to cutlets .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Julia Arkhipova Expert: Julia ArkhipovaExpert / Belnovosti


Content
  1. What do they consist of?
  2. Don't forget to include enough flour products.
  3. Pre-treatment of bread
  4. Structure of minced meat
  5. Fridge