In most cases, cutlets are in the form of “washers”.
Many housewives are sure that this form is the most suitable for food.
However, the expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, chef, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova advises amateur cooks to make rectangular cutlets.
This shape does not affect the taste or consistency of the dish in any way.
However, this approach significantly simplifies the preparation and storage of minced meat. In addition, the preparation of the dish is noticeably accelerated.
How to cook rectangular cutlets correctly
This method is ideal for thrifty housewives who try to save everything: money, freezer space, and time when preparing meals.
Buy plenty of minced meat in advance, turn it into a base for cutlets and place it in several plastic containers, filling each one completely.
Place these containers in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator.
When you want to cook cutlets, remove one of the containers and take out the frozen minced meat.
There will be a large block on the table that needs to be cut into several small rectangles. Use a serrated knife.
The result will be future cutlets, which need to be rolled in flour and fried in a frying pan.
Of course, you can try to give the dish a different shape, but it is unlikely that you will be able to cut frozen minced meat in any other way.
Why should minced meat be stored in containers, completely filling these containers? Because this approach helps save space in the freezer. But "sausages" made from minced meat will "require" more free space.
Earlier, gourmets were explained why sugar and butter should be added to minced meat for cutlets.
Expert: Julia Arkhipova
