Cutlets with tomatoes
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. To make golden cutlets, purchase pork steak or neck. Don't forget aromatic spices and seasonings if you like adding them to your dish. Choose meaty, less juicy tomatoes, minimizing the liquid to prevent the batter from becoming soggy. If desired, you can use fine cornmeal or breadcrumbs instead of wheat flour. Serve the cutlets with sauces and salads. The finished dish is ready to be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Rinse the meat under water, trim off any tendons or membranes if present. Pat dry with paper towels. If there is a layer of fat around the edges, do not remove it, as it will help the cutlets keep their shape.
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Step 2
Cut the pork into wide slices 1 cm thick using a sharp knife. Do not reduce the thickness of each piece, as it will not hold its shape after pounding.
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Step 3
Pound both sides with a meat mallet, but don't overdo it, so as not to turn it into minced meat.
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Step 4
Beat the chicken eggs into a deep container: a bowl or salad bowl, and whisk with salt and ground black pepper using a whisk or fork. There's no need to season the pounded meat with salt and pepper, as the spices are added to the batter. You can also add other spices and seasonings to taste.
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Step 5
Place the premium wheat flour on a plate or cutting board and coat each piece of meat on both sides in it.
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Step 6
Heat the skillet on the stove and pour vegetable oil into it. Then dip the meat slices into the egg mixture on both sides and place them on the skillet.
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Step 7
Sear the cutlets for 1-2 minutes over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium, as the batter can burn quickly while the meat inside remains undercooked.
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Step 8
Flip the cutlets with a fork or silicone spatula to the other side and cook for another 5-6 minutes, covering the pan with a lid. This will ensure the meat is thoroughly steamed inside and won't remain raw.
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Step 9
Wash and slice the tomatoes into rounds, removing the green cores. Place a couple of tomato slices on each cutlet.
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Step 10
Grate the hard cheese on a fine grater and place the mass on each cutlet. Cover with a lid and cook for another minute.
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Step 11
By this time, the cheese topping will have melted and covered the tomatoes and meat. The delicious and appetizing cutlets with tomatoes are now fully ready! Fry the remaining cutlets in the same way.
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Step 12
Serve them hot, while the melted cheese is still stretchy. Don't forget the sauces and side dishes. Enjoy your meal!