Pike Cutlets
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Pike is a very tasty and nutritious fish. There are many ways to cook it, and today I suggest making pike fishballs. These fishballs turn out tender, juicy, and extremely delicious. We'll simmer them with vegetables in a tomato-sour cream sauce—serve them confidently with any side dish. The ready dish can now be served.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Fillet the pike and mince it using a blender or meat grinder.
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Step 3
Transfer the minced meat to a deep bowl, add rice cooked to half readiness, grated onion, minced garlic, chopped herbs, egg, salt, and spices to taste.
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Step 4
Mix everything well.
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Step 5
Shape the meatballs from the minced meat and roll them in flour. Depending on the size, you may get 6 to 9 pieces.
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Step 6
Sear the meatballs in a pan over high heat on both sides.
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Step 7
In another skillet, heat the oil, add the grated carrots and diced onion.
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Step 8
Sauté the vegetables until soft, then add tomato paste, sour cream, and 1 tbsp of flour.
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Step 9
Mix everything and slowly pour in the boiling water in a thin stream. Depending on the desired amount of sauce, it may take from 1 to 2 cups. Season the sauce to taste with salt, bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
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Step 10
Transfer the fried meatballs to a pot or a deep sauté pan.
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Step 11
Pour the meatballs with tomato-sour cream sauce and simmer over low heat for about 10-15 minutes.
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Step 12
The pike meatballs are ready.