Cutlets With Black Bread, As In A Soviet School Cafeteria: A Step-by-step Recipe With Photos And Videos

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Appetizing cutlets with black bread: a recipe from the menu of a Soviet canteen

Remembering the public catering during the Soviet Union, one cannot but mention the cutlets with the addition of black bread, which were present in the list of dishes in every canteen. Appetizing meat products had a unique aroma, which is impossible to forget. Do you want to enjoy the taste of the old days or introduce younger family members to it? I will tell you how to do it.

A step-by-step recipe for cutlets with black bread, as in Soviet canteens

Despite the fact that the school years are far behind me, I remember very well our cafeteria, the aromas of which prevented me from concentrating on the lessons and made me wait for the call with special impatience. The dish that disappeared from the huge pallets in the first place was always ruddy cutlets in bread crumbs.

Ingredients:

• 500 g mixed minced meat;
• 3 heads of onions;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• 300 g of black bread;
• 100 ml of water
• 1 egg;
• 3-4 st. l. bread crumbs;
• salt and black pepper - to taste;
• vegetable oil for frying.

Preparation:

1. Prepare food.

   

   For delicious cutlets, you need a very simple set of products.

2. Crumble the bread and crusts with your hands and place in a large bowl.

3. Pour water over the bread, stir and leave for 10-15 minutes.

   

   Soak bread in water or milk

4. Chop the onion with a meat grinder or blender.

5. Transfer the minced meat, onion, garlic through a press, add salt and black pepper into a bowl with bread.

   

   Combine bread with minced meat, chopped vegetables and spices

6. Beat the egg into the minced meat and knead until smooth.

   

   Mix the minced meat thoroughly

7. In a large skillet, pour 4-5 tbsp. l. vegetable oil, heat it well.

8. Form cutlets from the minced meat with wet hands, roll in breadcrumbs.

   

   So that the minced meat does not stick to your hands and the cutlets are neat, periodically moisten them with cold water

9. Place the pieces in hot oil and cook over medium heat until golden brown.

   

   Put the blanks in hot oil

10. Once the patties are browned, turn them over and continue to fry until golden brown on the other side.

    

    Ready cutlets should have an appetizing golden brown crust on both sides

11. Put the finished cutlets into the pan, pour in 1/2 tbsp. water, cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Such actions will ensure the full readiness of the minced meat inside the products.

    

    Simmer the cutlets briefly with a little water

12. Transfer to a plate and serve with your favorite side dish.

    

    Cutlets can be served with herbs, vegetables and any side dishes to taste

Video: cutlets with a taste of childhood

Cutlets with black bread according to the recipe of Soviet chefs are a great option to add variety to the daily menu and to please loved ones with delicious and appetizing food. Prepare a dish according to our recipe and share your impressions in the comments below. Enjoy your meal!