Description
Polish Egg Cutlets, or kotlety jajeczne, are a traditional Eastern European vegetarian dish made from finely chopped hard-boiled eggs mixed with sautéed onions, breadcrumbs, and fresh herbs. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these savory patties are quick to prepare and perfect as a main course or sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 raw egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plus extra for coating)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes, until soft and translucent, enhancing their natural sweetness.
- Prepare Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, sautéed onions, raw egg, breadcrumbs, fresh herbs (parsley or dill), salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined and the mixture holds together enough to form patties.
- Shape Cutlets: Form the mixture into small patties or cutlets, approximately the size of your palm. Lightly coat each cutlet in additional breadcrumbs to ensure a crispy exterior when fried.
- Fry Cutlets: Heat the vegetable oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry the cutlets for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crisp on the outside.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried cutlets from the skillet and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm, optionally accompanied by sour cream or a light salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a spoonful of mustard or a bit of grated cheese to the mixture before shaping the cutlets.
- These cutlets make an excellent vegetarian sandwich filling or can be served as a main dish alongside a fresh salad.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or parsley according to your preference to personalize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cutlets
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
