World Flavors Cookbook

Kotletes (Latvian Meat Patties)

Name: Kotletes (Latvian Meat Patties)
Cook time: 20 min
Cuisine: Latvia
Ingredients: 500g ground meat (beef and pork mix) 1 onion, finely grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 slice white bread (soaked in milk) 1 egg Salt and pepper Breadcrumbs for coating Oil for frying

Juicy, pan-fried meat patties made from a mixture of beef and pork, seasoned with garlic and onions.

Cuisine: Latvia

Ingredients

500g ground meat (beef and pork mix) 1 onion, finely grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 slice white bread (soaked in milk) 1 egg Salt and pepper Breadcrumbs for coating Oil for frying

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, garlic, egg, and the soaked (and squeezed) bread. 2. Season with plenty of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands. 3. Shape the mixture into oval patties. 4. Coat each patty lightly in breadcrumbs. 5. Heat oil in a pan and fry the kotletes on medium heat until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side). 6. Serve with mashed potatoes and a creamy sauce.