Котлет, commonly known as a cutlet, is a popular dish in Russian and Eastern European cuisines. It is typically made from minced meat mixed with various ingredients, formed into a patty, and then fried or baked.
The dish has roots in French cuisine, where the term 'côtelette' originally referred to a cooked rib or chop. Over time, various adaptations emerged across Europe, particularly in Russian and Eastern European countries, where it evolved into its current form as a minced meat patty.
Savory and meaty with a seasoned crust, often juicy and flavorful due to the combination of spices and onions.
Minced meat
Typically beef, pork, or a mix of meats, which forms the base of the kotlet.
Bread crumbs
Used to bind the mixture and create a crust when fried.
Onion
Chopped onions add flavor and moisture to the kotlet.
Egg
Acts as a binder to hold the ingredients together.
Salt and pepper
Basic seasonings for flavor.
Milk
Sometimes added to the mixture for extra moisture.
Gluten
Eggs
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