Domashni Kotlety (Ukrainian Home-Style Meat Patties)
Local name: Домашні котлети
In short: Juicy pan-fried patties of ground pork and beef with grated onion, bread and garlic, rolled in crumbs and browned until crisp. It takes about 55 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Resting
- 20 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 450 kcal
Domashni kotlety are the home-style meat patties that Ukrainian families cook on ordinary weeknights. A mix of pork and beef is blended with grated onion, soaked bread and an egg, which keeps the patties soft and juicy, then shaped into ovals, crumbed and pan-fried. They are classic with mashed potatoes, buckwheat or pasta, and with pickled cucumbers on the side. They also taste good cold in a sandwich the next day.
Instructions
- Soak the bread in the milk for 5 minutes, then squeeze it out well and tear it into small pieces.
- Mix the meat, grated onion, bread, egg, garlic, dill, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Knead for 2 minutes, then lift the mixture and slap it back into the bowl a few times to firm it up. Chill for 20 minutes.
- With wet hands, shape the mixture into 8 oval patties about 2 cm (3/4 in) thick. Press each lightly into the breadcrumbs on both sides.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry the patties in batches for 5 minutes per side until deep golden.
- Lower the heat, cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes more, until the center reaches 71°C (160°F) and the juices run clear. Serve hot.
Tips
- Slap the meat mixture back into the bowl for a minute. It firms up the texture and helps the patties hold together.
- Keep your hands wet when shaping, and fry on medium heat so the center cooks through before the crust burns.
Questions and answers
Can I freeze domashni kotlety?
Yes. Freeze them raw on a tray, then bag them for up to 3 months. Fry from frozen over low heat, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until 71°C (160°F) inside.
Why add soaked bread to the mixture?
It holds moisture and keeps the patties soft instead of dense. Squeeze it well before adding it.
What do you serve with kotlety?
Mashed potatoes, buckwheat or pasta, with pickled cucumbers or a tomato and cucumber salad.
How long does it take to make Domashni Kotlety (Ukrainian Home-Style Meat Patties)?
About 55 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Domashni Kotlety (Ukrainian Home-Style Meat Patties)?
About 450 kcal per serving, with 26 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 33 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 450 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
