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Kotleti
Kotleti reads allium 5.1, umami 5.1 and richness 4.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Russian main, about 34 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 5.1 · Umami 5.1 · Richness 4.8 · Salinity 3.2 · Warm Spice 1.8 · Nutty 1.4 · Bitterness 1.4 · Sweetness 1.1 · Heat 1.0 · Earthy 0.7 · Herbaceous 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 1 1/2 lbs minced beef and pork (mixed)
- 2 slices white bread soaked in milk
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 large egg
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp sunflower oil for frying
Time & effort: about 34 min (24 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 133.7 kcal, 17.4 g protein, 3.1 g fat, 8.9 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Mix the minced meats with squeezed-out soaked bread, grated onion, garlic, and egg, seasoning generously and beating the mixture until smooth.
- Shape into oval patties, coat lightly in breadcrumbs, and fry in oil over medium heat until browned and cooked through on both sides.
- Serve with mashed potatoes and pickles.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Eisbein (Braised Pork Knuckle) — German
- Kotlet Schabowy (Breaded Pork Chop) — Polish
- Burek (Hand-Rolled Meat Pita) — Bosnian
- Okra-Sausage Jambalaya — Southern
- Frikadeller (Pan-Fried Pork and Veal Patties) — Danish
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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.