Potato cutlets with herring

4 servings

60 minutes

Potato zrazy with herring is a dish with the soul of Russian cuisine, combining simplicity and rich flavor. Its roots go back to peasant culinary traditions, where the ability to turn humble ingredients into hearty treats was especially valued. The tender potato dough, soaked in butter, gently envelops the aromatic filling of salted herring. The crispy golden crust gives the zrazy a special appetizing quality. These pastries are perfect for cozy home lunches or festive feasts when you want to impress guests with ancient culinary traditions. They can be served with sour cream, fresh herbs, or pickled vegetables, enhancing the rich flavor palette.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 441.5
• Proteins: 17.9g
• Fats: 19.3g
• Carbohydrates: 51.4g

Ingredients

• Potato: 1 kg
• Herring fillet: 250 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Butter: 2 tbsp
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes and boil until cooked. Then mash into puree with 3 tablespoons of broth. Add an egg and butter, and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 1 kg
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Butter: 2 tablespoons

2. Chop the herring finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring fillet: 250 g

3. Form patties from the potato mass. Place a teaspoon of herring in the center of each, press the edges, and shape them into pies with your hands.

   Required ingredients:

   • Herring fillet: 250 g

4. Then coat in flour and fry in vegetable oil for 4 minutes on each side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons