Smelt cutlets
Description
The dish is easy to prepare without unnecessary complications. I suggest making smelt fish patties. Depending on the desired size, this amount of ingredients yields 5 to 10 patties, which is enough to deliciously and heartily feed the whole family. Thanks to the potatoes, the patties hold their shape well, so there's no need to add eggs. This makes them perfect for those observing a fast or simply avoiding eggs. For filleting, it's best to use slightly frozen fish, which will save you time and effort. The patties turn out tasty and juicy—give them a try. Serve the dish warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Clean the smelt, remove the entrails, and cut off the tail, head, and fins. Remove the backbone. Rinse the fish under running water and dry with a paper towel.
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Step 3
Grind the fish through a meat grinder or process in a food processor bowl.
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Step 4
Chop the onion and potato in the same way. Add salt, ground black pepper, or any other spices to taste.
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Step 5
Mix everything well. If the mixture seems too runny, you can thicken it with 2-3 tablespoons of semolina.
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Step 6
Form patties from the resulting mince and coat them on all sides with semolina. The finished patties can be frozen and taken out when needed, or you can fry them right away.
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Step 7
Heat oil in a skillet and place the resulting patties in it.
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Step 8
Sear them on both sides until a crispy crust forms.
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Step 9
The smelt cutlets are ready. Serve as an appetizer or as a main dish with any side dish.