December 09, 2008

Kotlet - Persian Meat Patties

Persian Meat Patties

Traditional Iranian کتلت kotlets are quick, delicious pan-fried meat patties that are full of flavor and so easy to make. They're perfect for a family lunch or dinner, and they also pack wonderfully for picnics. Once you try kotlet, they're sure to become a staple in your home.

Iranian Meat Patties

Kotlet - Persian Meat Patties

Ingredients
Serves 6-8

-1 1/2 pounds ground meat (lamb or beef)
-2 large potatoes, cooked, peeled, and grated
-1 large onion, grated
-1 large egg, lightly whisked
-1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
-A pinch of red pepper (optional)
-Salt and pepper, to taste
-1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
-Oil for frying

Method
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, grated onion, grated potatoes, eggs, turmeric, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Mix well by hand until fully combined.
  2. Take a handful of the mixture and shape it into an oval or round patty. Dip each patty in breadcrumbs, coating both sides evenly, and shake off any excess.
  3. Heat about 4 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the patties in batches until golden brown on both sides.                      
 Serve warm or at room temperature with salad shirazi, sabzi khordan , pickles, mast o khiar, and warm bread.

Enjoy!

3 comments:

  1. hi there, quick question...what do you mean by grind? Put in food processor? Shred or grate? Also, do you add the juice rendered by the onion?
    Thanks!
    Heidi

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  2. I have tried with grind nucookedpotatoes,it is also very good ,beside it doesn,t break as easily as with cooked potatoes.

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  3. Recently I find out that I can bake kotlets in the oven on a slightly greased baking sheet. No frying! They come out moist and tasty, about 30-40 minutes in the oven, I turned them once in the middle.
    Sada

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