Rice-stuffed zrazy
Description
Ingredients for zrazy are always available at home or can be easily purchased at any store. Simmering in cream gives them a delicate flavor and juiciness. You can use cream with fat content from 10 to 20%; if the cream is higher in fat, dilute it slightly with water and mix until uniform. Be sure to beat the meat mixture—this will make it denser and prevent the zrazy from falling apart during cooking. To do this, gather the meat mixture in your hand, lift it above the bowl, and slap it back down. Repeat this at least 10–15 times until the desired consistency is achieved.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making rice zrazy. Peel and rinse the vegetables.
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Step 2
Rinse the rice and drain in a colander. Pour water into a saucepan, add salt, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add the rice and cook until done after boiling, then drain in a colander to remove all liquid, and let cool. Cooking time will depend on the variety of rice you choose.
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Step 3
Place the ground meat in a bowl and add the egg.
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Step 4
Cut the bell pepper into small cubes and add to the minced meat.
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Step 5
Chop the onion and add it to the bowl.
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Step 6
Season everything with salt and pepper.
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Step 7
Place the boiled rice in a bowl with the minced meat.
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Step 8
Mix everything well and beat the mince until it becomes a dense mass.
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Step 9
With wet hands, divide the minced meat into portions and shape into oval cutlets. Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Coat the cutlets completely in flour and place them in the pan.
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Step 10
Sear the cutlets on both sides until a golden crust forms and they become firm.
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Step 11
Pour the cream into the pan, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the cutlets over and cook for another 10-15 minutes until done. Arrange the cooked cutlets on plates and serve immediately.
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Step 12
Can be served.