Zrazy (classic recipe)
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Right now I'll explain and show you in great detail. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Wash the meat and pat it dry; peel the vegetables and rinse them under water. I will prepare the dough and the filling at the same time.
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Step 2
Peel the potatoes and cover them with a small amount of cold salted water. Boil for 20 minutes starting from the moment the water begins to boil.
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Step 3
Finely chop the onion and chicken fillet. Sauté the onion and meat in 2 tablespoons of oil until fully cooked.
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Step 4
Drain all the water from the cooked potatoes. Mash them with a potato masher. Let cool slightly. Add a raw chicken egg to the warm mashed potatoes and mix well. Add flour and mix again. The mashed potatoes will become more pliable and easier to shape.
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Step 5
Add a pinch of pepper to the fried meat with onions, and grind it twice through a meat grinder. The zrazy filling is ready.
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Step 6
Take a heaping tablespoon of puree into your hands and roll it into a ball. Flatten it slightly. Place a tablespoon of filling (not too full) in the center.
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Step 7
Pinch the edges, as you would with regular buns. Shape the zrazy into a distinctive oval form. Coat evenly on all sides with breadcrumbs.
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Step 8
Fry the cutlets over medium heat in well-heated oil until a golden crust forms.
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Step 9
Remove the cooked zrazy from the skillet. Transfer to a plate and serve warm with sour cream and fresh herbs. Enjoy! This recipe yields 8 zrazy.