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Kotlet (Persian Meat Patties)
Kotlet (Persian Meat Patties) reads umami 7.3, richness 6.2 and allium 3.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Persian main, about 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 7.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.4 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.8 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.3 · Richness 6.2 · Allium 3.7 · Salinity 3.2 · Earthy 2.3 · Warm Spice 1.7 · Bitterness 1.6 · Sweetness 1.4 · Heat 1.0 · Nutty 1.0 · Sourness 0.8 · Herbaceous 0.6
What's in it (8)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 potatoes (grated)
- 1 onion (grated)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp turmeric
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp oil for frying
Time & effort: about 40 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 89.9 kcal, 11.6 g protein, 2.3 g fat, 5.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine ground meat with grated potato, grated onion, egg, turmeric, salt, and pepper and knead until the mixture holds together firmly.
- Shape into oval patties and shallow-fry in oil over medium heat, flipping once, until each side is deep golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with flatbread, pickles, and fresh herbs.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.