Zucchini snack roll with meat and mushrooms
4 servings
60 minutes
Zucchini appetizer roll with meat and mushrooms is an exquisite dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of zucchini, the juiciness of minced meat, and the aroma of mushrooms. The origins of the dish can be found in traditional village recipes where zucchini was used to create light yet hearty snacks. The taste of the roll is harmonious: the softness of zucchini envelops the rich meat filling with spicy notes of paprika, while mushrooms add an expressive forest touch to the dish. Baked to a golden crust, it is perfect for both festive tables and cozy family dinners. It can be conveniently sliced into portions and beautifully garnished with greens and fresh tomatoes, served with a delicate sauce or sour cream. This roll is a true symbol of simple yet refined flavors in Russian cuisine.
1
Boil 3 tablespoons of rice and mix with 500 g of minced meat. Add a little sweet paprika powder to the minced meat. Add salt and pepper.
- Rice: 3 tablespoons
- Minced meat: 500 g
2
Cut 300 g of mushrooms into small pieces and onion into half rings. Fry in vegetable oil.
- Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Vegetable oil: to taste
3
Slice the zucchini lengthwise into thin (the thinner, the better) 3 mm slices and lightly salt.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
4
Grease the cake mold with vegetable oil and arrange the zucchini so that the edges hang over.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
5
Put half of the minced meat.
- Minced meat: 500 g
6
The next layer is mushrooms with onions, followed by thinly sliced tomatoes, seasoned with salt and pepper. Place the remaining minced meat, cover with the tips of zucchini, and top with a layer of mayonnaise.
- Fresh mushrooms: 300 g
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Minced meat: 500 g
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
7
Place in the oven and simmer until cooked. Bake until golden brown at 180 degrees.
8
Place the finished cake on a plate and decorate with tomatoes and greens.