Pozharsky (Russia)
- 1,1 lbs ground beef or chicken breast
- 2 slices of white bread, crustless and crumbled
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 eggs, scrambled
- Oil (for frying)
For service alongside:
- mashed potatoes
- Vegetables
- sauce (optional)
Soak the sliced white bread with milk and let it sit for a few minutes. Then squeeze out the excess milk and crumble the bread into a bowl.
Add the minced meat to the bread along with salt, pepper, powdered mustard and dried thyme. Mix all the ingredients well, prepare the meatballs.
Take walnut-sized pieces of the meatball mortar, roll them with your hands and shape the meatballs by pressing them lightly.
Take the flour on a plate. Transfer the scrambled eggs to another plate.
Dip each patty in the flour, then in the beaten egg, drain the excess egg and again in the flour. Prepare all the meatballs in this way.
Add oil to a wide pan and heat it. Carefully place the meatballs in the hot oil and fry on both sides until golden. Place the patties on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve Pozharsky dumplings hot. You can serve it with mashed potatoes, vegetables and, optionally, garnishes such as sauce.
Pozharsky dumplings are a delicious dish with a crispy exterior and delicious interior. You can experience it with the mashed potatoes, vegetables and sauces you serve on the side.
ENJOY YOUR MEAL