When preparing cutlets, many people encounter a problem when they start to fall apart during frying.
It's all about improper preparation and typical mistakes. Therefore, it is worthwhile to understand in more detail how to make sure that the cutlets do not fall apart during frying.
Expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Yulia Arkhipova , a cook and fourth-class baker, told how to act in such a situation.
Correct composition
Before cooking cutlets, you need to pay attention to the composition of the ingredients. To ensure that the cutlets hold their shape well, it is recommended to add binding ingredients to the mass, such as:
• egg;
• milk;
• bread crumbs or flour.
They will help preserve the structure of the cutlets and prevent them from falling apart during frying.
How to form cutlets
Before frying, the cutlets must be well formed. It is important to distribute them evenly on a flat surface and shape them using force. When forming, pay attention to the size. If the cutlets are of different sizes, a situation may arise where they will cook unevenly.
Cooling is an important step
After forming, the cutlets should be cooled in the refrigerator. This will help them become denser and hold their shape better during frying. It is recommended to leave the cutlets in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes before frying.
A hot frying pan should be used for frying.
When frying cutlets, it is important to use a hot enough frying pan or grill. The hot surface will help form a good crust on the outside, which will hold the shape of the cutlet and prevent it from falling apart.
It is important to turn it over carefully
When frying, the cutlets need to be turned over carefully so as not to damage their shape. It makes sense to use a spatula or tongs to carefully turn the cutlets over and ensure even frying on both sides. Of course, this advice can be called basic, but many people ignore it for some reason.
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Expert: Julia Arkhipova
