Hedgehogs from pork and beef mince
10 servings
75 minutes
Hedgehogs made from pork and beef mince are a cozy and simple dish of Russian cuisine that delights with its tenderness and rich flavor. The combination of two types of meat, rice, and aromatic spices makes the hedgehogs incredibly juicy. The history of this dish dates back to Soviet times when housewives tried to prepare hearty and affordable food for the whole family. They got their name from the rice that slightly protrudes on the surface, resembling a hedgehog's needles. The hedgehogs are baked in a sour cream-tomato sauce, which gives them special softness and an appetizing aroma. This dish is perfect for both a home dinner and a festive table, pairing well with greens and fresh vegetables.
1
Boil the rice until half-cooked, then let it cool.
- Rice: 100 g
2
Finely chop the onion and sauté in vegetable (or butter) oil until translucent.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
3
Mix the minced meat, add salt, pepper, onion, egg, and cooled rice. Mix everything well.
- Minced pork: 350 g
- Ground beef: 350 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Rice: 100 g
4
Shape the hedgehogs slightly larger than a tangerine, coat in flour, and place in a baking dish.
- Wheat flour: 50 g
5
Mix sour cream and tomato paste in a deep bowl, add salt and spices to taste, pour in water, and stir to avoid lumps.
- Sour cream: 100 g
- Tomato paste: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
- Seasonings: to taste
- Water: 500 ml
6
Pour the hedgehogs and place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 50 minutes.
- Water: 500 ml