Bean cutlets
Description
The main challenge in preparing bean cutlets lies in extracting soy protein. Soak the beans for several hours before using. Then grind them into a paste. Add water to the paste, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture, add vinegar to the liquid, stir and let stand for 10–15 minutes. When soy curds form, strain them through a fine sieve and place the soy mass onto a thin cloth. Squeeze out the remaining liquid through the cloth, add spices to taste and an egg, mix well, shape into cutlets, and fry them on a skillet on both sides. Serve with sauce of your choice.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the soybeans and soak them in water overnight. Then drain the water and grind the beans into a paste. This can be done using a food processor.
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Step 2
Pour water over the porridge, using three parts water to one part beans. Bring the mixture to a boil, skim off the foam, and simmer for 10 minutes. Then strain the mixture, add vinegar to the liquid, stir, and let it sit for 10–15 minutes. Soy flakes will settle at the bottom of the container. Strain through a fine sieve and place the soy mass onto a thin cloth.
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Step 3
Squeeze out the remaining liquid through a towel, add spices to taste, egg, mix and shape into patties. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and place the patties in it.
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Step 4
Sear on both sides for 5 minutes each. Serve with sauce of your choice.